With a changing climate, plant needs are changing. A garden planted with specifically chosen drought-tolerant varieties are more prepared for drier summers and wetter winters. Researchers at UC Davis have even identified varieties of roses that “look good with minimal watering”.
The below designs were created, printed, and used as magnets at outreach events for Master Gardeners to visualize with homeowners what plants they can put in their yard.
Oregon State University Extension provides resources for gardening in a changing climate on their website.
