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Native Plant Gardens: Genetic Code
MONTHLY MEETING
Speaker: Bob Perry, Professor Emeritus Cal Poly Pomona, Academician, Author, Landscape Architect… -
The Watershed Approach to Landscaping – Part I
These principles unite water managers, developers, landscapers, horticulturalists, and property owners behind one mission that goes beyond sustainable and water wise principles. -
Native Garden Part 1 – Planning
Plan out and find the right plants for the garden's soil, sun and water, and they are easy to grow and maintain. The further you stretch out of a plant's comfort zone, the higher maintenance it will require. -
California Native Curb-Appeal
Create a native plant garden your neighbors will love. -
Garden Q&A – Planting on Steep Slopes
Gardening on steep slopes can be challenging, but locally native evergreen foundation plants, properly irrigated, can create a garden that provides erosion control and beauty. -
Alternatives to Lawns
Did you know you can use native plants to create any design aesthetic? Many people have no idea what to put in place of their lawn, so here are some ideas to get you started! -
Tips for Beginners
Hints for beginner native plant gardeners from a former novice. If you start with a small area, it is not only less intimidating, but you can experiment, build on your success. -
Starting a Native Plant Garden
Before planning your native garden, there are a number of important questions to address about your particular site and location. Use this guide to help chose plants that will thrive. -
Patio and Container Gardens
Don't have a yard of our own and yet we also want to garden with natives? Plenty of folks enjoy an arrangement of potted plants as a focal point in their native plant gardens. -
Southwestern Style
CA deserts have few cacti species. A truly authentic southwestern style landscape contains only a smattering of cacti and succulents; the backbone is still based on woody plants.
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