Native Plant Landscaping

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California Native Plant Landscaping

Renovating and changing your garden over to native plant landscaping will save you money and water. California native plants require less water, fertilizers, and herbicides than our typical landscaping choices. They are the plants which originated here and are perfectly adapted to our soils and climate.

Late fall to winter is the perfect time to plant native plants in the ground. Fall planting provides plants with many naturally cool, wet months to get established before the next hot, dry summer. When native plants are established they don’t need much care or water, unlike thirsty tropical plants or grass lawns. Native plant landscaping benefits are:

Conserve water
Low maintenance
Pest and diseases resistance
Attract wildlife
Preserve native San Diego

California native plants are pretty and fragrant. Many of them have spring flowers and winter berries. With proper selection you can take advantage of seasonal blooms and foliage color throughout the year.

California native plants and selected climate appropriate plants work extremely well in our landscapes. Look for the California-Friendly Plant Logo. Become environmentally aware of what makes California distinctly beautiful.

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