Tag Archives: California native plants

May Tips of the Month

In a single family residence,the clear majority of water being used is in the landscape. Over 50% of our water is being used to irrigate our plants and trees. Now is the time to plan for the summer heat and to be water conscious. Here are our top tips for conserving water usage in your…
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December Plant Spotlight: Ceanothus maritimus ‘Frosty Dawn’

Ceanothus maritimus 'Frosty Dawn' is a low-growing shrub, reaching 2' tall and up to 6' wide (though likely keeping to a compact 3' to 5' width). Here on the Central Coast, it's going to thrive in  coastal landscapes, and can also grow well with well-drained soils in other climates. It takes full sun along the coast, but…
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September Plant of the Month: Epilobium

September is here and we've got a plant for you this month that is just starting the show off while most flowering plants are starting to tire out - enter Epilobium, the fuchsia of California! If you're looking for plants to feed hummingbirds, look no further than this tubular flowering perennial/subshrub. This California native is best suited…
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April Plant Spotlight: California Buckeye

[caption id="attachment_797" align="alignright" width="300"] California Buckeye Tree in Spring[/caption] Aesculus californica (California Buckeye) is an attractive California native tree that we think is a prize in the garden. We've chosen to share it with you as we think it ought to be more popular. California Buckeye is a small deciduous tree or shrub that packs a showy punch. Starting in…
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