This California landscape design conserves water by integrating drought-resistant plants like succulents and native shrubs, making it ideal for Southern California's dry environment. Xeriscaping reduces irrigation needs and upkeep, promoting sustainability. Gravel and stone elements replace grass for a sleek, modern look while offering practical benefits. Click or tap to explore Southern California xeriscape designs.

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 evergreen.

This gorgeous Spanish Colonial estate was designed by OZ Architects along with The JRC Group, located in Bel Air, California.

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

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

Given our current drought situation in Southern California, THIS was the best year to take out our front lawn and put in native, drought tolerant plants. My cit…

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'.