OldGardener said: The most important things I have learned when dealing with these conditions is to plant in autumn for next year's blooms, water deeply but less frequently, and mulch like crazy. By planting in the autumn, the plants get good root systems going before facing the abuse - very important in these types of climates.
Along with getting the largest plant size that is practical for you, the advice above is the most applicable to us. While Cleburne is--normally 
--a little warmer and drier than is Garland, picking the right time of year to plant, mulching like crazy, and coddling them the first two or three weeks at least is going to really help the success rate. Don't feel badly about any of this, either. I killed or let die everything I planted the first two years I owned my house. 
My yard is shaded most of the afternoon, but does get a couple of hours of direct western sun between about 4:00 and 6:00. These plants I have do well in spite of the sun, see what you think:« Return to the thread "Hot sun"
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