Draught Resistant Plants? I am looking to plant some gardens in my greatly large...

I am looking to plant some gardens in my greatly large boring lot, but the soil is adjectives sand and the weather is very hot and dry where on earth I live. What are some really hearty plants that require minimal marine and care, but still look nice? Shrubs, flowers, trees... anything!
I am have trouble near my Hemlock trees,...
Answers:    agraves, aoles, yuccas, flowering cacti. palms such as the mazari palm and mexican enthusiast palm, also pony tail palms are nice as well as cordys
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