Around the Magazinosphere
This Old House has rediscovered drought tolerant gardening now that the heat of summer is here.
Succulents: Ideal Plants for SummerSempervivum tectorum (which along with the unrelated Echeveria x imbricata is commonly referred to as hens and chicks) is right at home in tight spots, such as a rock garden. Sempervivum ‘Carmen’ (shown) can also be nestled with smooth stones in a shallow, quick-draining garden.