Drought Resistant Planting: Expert Webinar for Water-Smart Gardens #gardeningtips #gardening

Learn how to create a beautiful, thriving garden that survives — and even flourishes — during dry spells. In this free webinar, we cover the best drought-resistant plants, smart watering strategies, and soil techniques that cut your water use without sacrificing curb appeal." #gardeningtips #gardening #garden #flowers #plants #gardeningsupplies #droughtresistant #droughttolerantplants #droughtresilience To learn more check out our other Ask the Experts Webinars: https://youtu.be/PKwjY3gLbE0 Ask the Experts Anything About Azaleas https://youtu.be/yAAKu1hVA2g Ask the Experts Anything About Vertical Gardening https://youtu.be/aVDyjh2kYsw Ask the Experts Anything About Hydrangeas https://youtu.be/lcUxXszRm_I Ask the Experts Anything About Tomatoes 0:00 – Welcome & introductions 1:00 – Panel introductions (Lauren/Syngenta, Mark/Spring Hill, Stephanie/Dummen Orange, Megan/Monrovia) 4:32 – Most common questions from gardeners 6:28 – Defining drought-tolerant gardening vs. xeriscaping 8:37 – Establishing plants: how long does it take? 12:14 – Can drought happen anywhere? Signs to watch for 16:37 – Plant showcase begins 17:28 – Mark's picks: Agastache, Smoke Tree, Bearded Iris, Redbud 22:45 – Lauren's picks: Mandevilla, Vinca XDR, Zinnia Zydeco 26:10 – Megan's picks: Crepe Myrtle, Lantana, Bougainvillea, Rugosa Roses 31:22 – Stephanie's picks: Coleus, Gaillardia, Scaevola 37:18 – Audience Q&A begins 37:40 – Shrubs for dry shade 39:14 – Best plants under oak trees 40:29 – How to tell if a plant needs more or less water 42:19 – Native plants & Mediterranean climate analogies 44:56 – Ornamental grasses for drought tolerance 46:08 – Drought-tolerant herbs 47:03 – Sedums/stonecrop spotlight 48:32 – Soil prep, compost & mulch tips 50:20 – Gravel mulch & regional mulch options 52:05 – Wrapping up: key takeaways from each panelist 57:06 – Closing remarks Learn more at ngb.org - we are here to help! Find more information about... - New Plants for Your Garden and Home - https://ngb.org/new-plants/ - Year of Plants - https://ngb.org/2026-year-of-plants/ - Combination Planters - https://ngb.org/combination-ideas/ - Garden Products - https://ngb.org/gardening-products/ - Garden Inspiration and How To - https://ngb.org/new/inspiration/ - Shop Our Members - https://ngb.org/shop-our-members/ Don't forget to subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@NationalGardenBureau Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nationalgardenbureau Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/national_garden_bureau/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nationalgarden/