Published on 15 July 2026 — By Smart Gardens Team
Choosing the right plants is half the success of a garden in our hot climate. Top choices include Sidr, Ghaf and Bahraini almond trees for shade, bougainvillea and Indian jasmine for color, and palms of all kinds for an authentic local character.
We advise avoiding high-water-demand plants in exposed areas, replacing them with native plants that adapted to the environment over centuries.
Golden rule: the right plant in the right place saves you 70% of maintenance effort later.