Drought-tolerant plants are easy on the budget and grow well in our area during droughts. They can survive even if there are water restrictions or they are planted in an area with no access to water. Drought-tolerant plants need to be watered when planted. If you have an area where there is no easy access to water, planting in early spring or fall when rains are likely is best. All plants will be more drought tolerant if watered deeply and infrequently to encourage their roots to grow down in search of water. Mulching about 3 to 4 inches deep also helps plants retain moisture and help your plants adapt to our climate.