Southern california garden

The post so so SO many of you have been asking for! A full plant guide of the each of the flora in my front yard. The collection includes a mix of California natives, a few Australian natives that thrive in our similar climate, but all with an emphasis on low water that are beautiful and mostly ever

A Palos Verdes, California, front yard and courtyard show how much beauty can be had in a low-water garden.

Desert mallow is a favorite evergreen shrublet with fuzzy, silvery, crenulated leaves and cupped flowers in shades of brilliant orange to watermelon red. #gardening #gardenideas #gardenplants #bhg

Enjoy a fuss-free, water-wise garden by growing plants naturally in tune with the climate and wildlife of Southern California

A glorious mix of colors, shapes, and textures for a long-lasting impact. Blooming over a long season extending from late spring to fall, bright red and pink Kangaroo Paws (Anigozanthos) cheerfully contrast with the evergreen ground-hugging Blue Chalk Stick (Senecio mandraliscae) and the incredibly elegant Agave demestiana 'Variegata'.

Xeriscaping is a low-maintenance landscaping method that is focused on water conservation. Learn what it is and get a few expert-approved ideas for your garden.

Take a look at these twelve drought tolerant trees for Southern California. Find out which one will grow in your backyard. #droughttoleranttrees #californiadroughttoleranttrees

These plants offer interesting flowers and forms in our dry, hot, and sunny conditions. Find native plants for Southern California, here.

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These water-wise plants grow effortlessly in droughty conditions and bloom in an array of colors—and best yet, they aren't all succulents.