05/25/2026
A drier summer may change the way we garden. . . ☀️
Dry soil, stressed plants, browning lawns, and tougher decisions about what gets watered first may become familiar challenges in many parts of the U.S. this growing season.
There are a few strategies we can use to make sure our gardens still thrive during the drier seasons. Make sure to water deeply and less often. Avoid watering the leaves on your plants. And water your plants early in the morning before the heat of the day!
To see our list of drought-tolerant plants that may fare well this summer, visit Almanac.com/drought-tolerant-plants
And to see which regions may experience a drier-than-average summer, visit Almanac.com/gardening-in-a-dry-summer