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Features an interactive garden gallery and plant database to help you figure out how best to implement a sustainable landscape. Create your own plant list and find inspirational designs, beautiful plants, and landscape design assistance.



California Native Plants

Native plants support biodiversity! Visit Calscape.org to download plant lists and find local plant nurseries. 

Check out this video on how to plant native plants in your garden! 


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Plant of the Month

Grevillea Superb

Grevillea 'Superb'

  • Grevilleas are in the proteaceae family and are commonly grown in Australia.
  • Approximately 12 different varieties are grown in California, attracting birds, bees, and butterflies all year long.
  • They can be grown in clay loam to sandy soil, preferring slightly acid pH.
  • Do not fertilize with phosphorus.
  • Grevilleas grow to about 5' tall to 5' wide.