705 Elliott Ave (front) - Extremes of Drought Tolerance

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​Use the Coastal Plant Community west of Highway 101 and the Desert East - these plants know how to adapt to California's long Summer drought season... because they have been here for thousands of years!  

Garden Highlights:

• Design your garden with plant communities in mind
• Use of different mulches like rock mulch and sand 
• Boulders are wonderful elements in the garden
• Use artwork like mosaics and murals 
• Use California native plants to create a sense of place