July in the Natural Garden
July 7, 2023
Native plants are adapted to this extended season of long days with extreme heat and no rain. Our natural gardens, properly planned, planted, and maintained, can become adapted as well.
Category: Watering and Maintenance
Create & Care for a Natural Garden
October 13, 2021
As native plants become established and the garden starts to function as a whole, rather than a sum of parts, your involvement becomes that of a steward and participant. You will be tending the garden, not maintaining it.
Summer Water for Native Plants
July 28, 2021
California native plants are well adapted to our climate and can tolerate extended periods of heat and drought in their natural setting. Many natives experience a drought-induced dormancy in the summer. They simply maintain their size and shape, add very little to no new growth, and sometimes even lose a few leaves toward the end of the season.This is how they “tough it out”.
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.
Watering Native Plants
July 6, 2018
How to WATER your Native Plants You will be watering less, you will be watering deeply and you will have a beautiful garden! When making
Caring for your Native Hanging Basket
September 28, 2016
it is important to water thoroughly, and trim back the plants regularly.
Creating and Caring for your Native Garden
June 30, 2016
Create & Care Planning and planting your garden and getting your California native plants off to a good start is the first fun step in
Planting Guide
June 28, 2016
California Native Planting Guide Instructions for Planting and Care: Your native plants are in top condition and ready to plant. Like all nursery stock, these