How do we design our gardens for heat and drought? In this episode we chat with expert horticulturist and garden designer, Jackie Warburton, to explore the range of plant choices, design considerations and maintenance for drought hardy gardens. And there’s a lot of good news; it’s not all about yuccas, cactus and succulents! Jackie takes us on a wonderfully informative journey discussing diverse planting palettes, soil management and water practices that balance aesthetics with practical climate response. This episode is full of tips and information to boost your confidence in establishing your drought hardy garden. Photos for this episode are on Instagram at OnGardenDesign. (00:00) Intro (02:37) Plant choices (07:11) Garden styles (12:25) Nordic gardens (17:13) Top plants (19:14) Fire retardant plants (22:08) Design considerations (25:51) Fails (29:30) Maintenance (34:51) Advice to designers