Yes it is. And I know I would not like the tropics, despite the lush plants they can grow there. Too sticky, that weather.
I have lived in dry places, I've been happy with that kind of gardening. This here, though, you don't know what it's going to be, and so, what if it turns real wet next? Drown all that xeriscape.
I know, don't catastrophize. And I'm not, not really. I'm really more concerned for the wildlife and the native flora and fauna, the bugs and birds, how they're going to handle this, than I am for my garden -- I have way many more options than the critters and the local plant communities do.
