Poolside Plants
July 28, 2021
A drought tolerant poolscape of mixed native plants is an appropriate way to add softness, texture and beauty to your backyard oasis.
Category: Garden Planning Tools
Edible Native Plants
July 14, 2021
When you think of how you connect to your native garden, you may not immediately think of it as a place you find something to nibble on. Learn more about edible native California plants for your garden.
Shady With Katie
June 26, 2021
Katie will go over some of our favorite California shade plants that can be planted all year long. Learn how to brighten dark areas of your garden and bring color and seasonal interest to those space.
Natives for Butterflies
May 28, 2021
Drought tolerant native plants are beneficial for species-specific native butterflies that depend on just one or a few types of plants as larval hosts.
Butterfly Bundles
May 7, 2021
The following six plants are guaranteed to get your butterfly garden started. You may have chosen to go with all six of one species or
The Basic 1-2-3 on Soils for Native Plants
November 28, 2020
Always try to match the soil, the conditions, and the plant for great success every time. You can only alter the qualities of the soil to a certain extent. The same goes for the site conditions. But plant choices…ahhh, you have hundreds!
Coastal Gardening
July 28, 2020
Listed here are just some of the many plants that will give your garden it’s sense of place, identifying it as a coastal California paradise.
Dry Shade
July 15, 2020
When landscaping unirrigated shady areas, such as under oak trees, you will enjoy a much greater success level by choosing the appropriate plant material. Here is a list of various drought-tolerant plants to select from to add just the right touch to that dark spot.
Native Bees: Biology, Bee-havior, & Research
June 20, 2020
honey bees aren’t the only pollinator that helps plants thrive. Southern California is a biodiversity hotspot, home to over 700 species of native bees. As urban development marches on, native plant gardens can be a crucial stepping stone for wild bees.