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To make container gardening successful in hot, dry Texas summers, choose heat-tolerant and drought-resistant plants and use larger containers, as they retain moisture better than smaller ones. Glazed ceramics hold onto moisture better than unglazed like terra cotta or plastic containers. Water the containers thoroughly in the early morning or late evening to minimize evaporation, and consider mulching the surface to keep the soil cool and moist. Keep the plant roots shaded and cool by planting t