Drought tolerant plants are perfect for the Simi Valley Climate
Drought tolerant are plants that have adapted to survive and thrive with little water. Because of this, these type of plants can greatly benefit you, your home and furthermore, the environment. There are so many types of drought-tolerant plants to choose from depending on functionality, location, and expected benefit. These plants can include flowering plants, trees, and shrubs. Patiocovered offers a large variety of landscape options.
Benefits
Aesthetics: The use of drought-tolerant plant species in landscaping is referred to as xeriscaping. These plants are used in areas prone to drought to enhance the aesthetics of the landscape, amongst other benefits. Sedum, Coreopsis and African daisies are some drought tolerant plants used. Additionally, these plants can add vibrant colors, provide shade and make the landscape exciting as a whole.
Cost: Using drought-resistant plants will cut cost associated with water usage, pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers. Additionally, since they are more likely to survive drought conditions, you don’t need to spend extra cash on replacing them as often.
Low maintenance: Trimming, irrigation, fertilization, and weeding are some of the demands of using plants that depends on lot water for your gardens or landscape project. Utilizing drought-tolerant plants will save you from these stress and inconveniences. Believe it or not, plants like burdock, some varieties of tomatoes, Quinoa, Purslane, and Watermelons are drought-tolerant plants that are sources of food.
Environmental protection: Drought resistant plants are used to provide soil cover, and also serve as windbreakers to protect the soil against erosion and desertification. That’s not all, the use of drought-resistant plants means less irrigation thus the reduction in the occurrence of polluted runoff. The use of pesticides and fungicides is significantly reduced in the case of drought-tolerant plants because they are less prone to pests and diseases, thus protecting the environment.
Health benefits: Plants like lavender are excellent examples of drought-resistant plants that have medicinal benefits. Lavender has antidepressant effects; Mullein has been used to alleviate respiratory problems like asthma. Other drought-resistant plants with medicinal value include aloe vera, yarrow, calendula, California poppy, and white sage. Used as essential oils, tinctures and teas, these herbs have been proven to solve some health challenges.
Additional benefits
Water conservation: Drought tolerant plants require little water to thrive compared to the traditional lawn grasses. The use of drought tolerant plants will, therefore, reduce the burden and demand for water thus helping in conserving water as a resource.
Pest and disease resistance: One of the benefits of using drought-tolerant plants is that they are hardier and resistant to pests and diseases that will typically afflict or destroy other species.
Biodiversity: Using drought-resistant plants tends to support and encourage the proliferation and establishment of native flora and fauna.
Add value to your property: drought-resistant plants will make your home more appealing. Since some have direct economic value, they will help increase the worth of your property. Using drought-resistant plants will stand you out of the crowd since it is not as common as traditional landscaping alternatives.