California garden

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

See paths and plantings from the 2017 Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour

California Casual backyard landscape plans and design inspiration.

This spring, you can see some of California's most spectacular native gardens and plants on tours taking place in the Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, East Bay, Sacramento and beyond.

This reader transformed a lawn into a magical meadow garden in California. See this water-wise and colorful garden, here.

The wonderful South Western architecture of this Albany home inspired this fun, drought tolerant garden. Once we removed the sixties style Juniper and Camelia the design for a new California dry garden came together with an assortment of our favorite plants from around the world. The Agave from Mexico, Aloe and Leucadendron from South Africa, and Aeonium from coastal Spain feel right at home here in the San Francisco Bay area.

Tour a stunning 1960s midcentury ranch house that was re-imagined by DesignARC, located in the lovely community of Montecito, California.

Eco-friendly gardens in the Bay Area prioritize sustainability by using native plants that thrive naturally without excess resources. Rainwater collection and composting systems further enhance soil health and reduce waste. These gardens support biodiversity, providing habitats for local wildlife while minimizing environmental impact. Discover more eco-friendly California landscaping ideas by clicking here.

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