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Be Inspired: Highlights from the 2019 native garden tours
CNPS chapters each spring to host dozens of garden tours up and down the state. Thousands of Californians are able to tour native gardens. -
Garden Q&A – Design tips to please your HOA
Follow these design tips to create a native plant garden will be enjoyed by both you and your homeowners association (HOA). -
The Watershed Approach to Landscaping
The use of the term “watershed” allows us to shift away from a water conservation-centric discussion of landscaping (which honestly feels like a lot of sacrifice) into a more integrated resources conversation (which feels like a change with big benefits). -
Native Garden Part 1 – Planning
The best plants for the garden's soil, sun and water are easy to grow and maintain. Going beyond a plant's comfort zone requires more work. -
California Native Curb-Appeal
Create a native plant garden your neighbors will also love by considering its tidiness and using specific plants to create nice visual impact. -
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. -
Fall Native Foods – Explore autumn’s edible offerings
California native plant gardens offer an abundance of food in the fall. Try these recipes to create dishes right out of your native garden. -
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! -
Garden Q&A – Edible native plants for the home garden
Why let the bugs have all the fun?! Let’s feed our families too! Learn the California native plants that look good in your garden and even better on your plate. -
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.
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