Showcase Features: This charming garden was professionally designed by the homeowner, and professionally installed. Year-round color and habitat for pollinators abound. A meandering dry creek is punctuated by tufts of Grey Rush, and mounds are topped by Manzanita. Along the fence-line is a row of vivid blue Ceanothus (Concha), and an Island Bush Anemone brightens a shady spot. As it grows taller, the Western Redbud, surrounded by Bee's Bliss Sage will be a show-stopper.

Other Garden Attractions: Large existing shrubs were retained to provide screening for a private seating area. Other sustainable features include an underground pipe to a drywell, to keep water on site, and cutting existing concrete to provide an updated look.

Gardening for Wildlife: This is a certified wildlife habitat: food, water, shelter and places to nest and raise young are all present. The garden provides habitat for a variety of birds, insects, and reptiles. The homeowner has noticed that with each passing year of the gardens presence, more wildlife inhabits the property- even though the surrounding properties contain reduced habitat value.

Years of CA Native Gardening at this Location: 7

Garden Size: 1,500 sq.ft

Designer: Golden State Gardens
Installer: Confidence Landscaping

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