Gallery: Back Yards
California Poppy, Golden Poppy
Eschscholzia californica
This small annual (sometimes acts as a perennial) plant will grow to less than 1' tall and has light, small blue/green leaves with gold and orange flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
Queen Palm
Syagrus romanzoffianum
This palm has a very straight trunk to about 50' in height. It has arching, feathery, bright green glossy leaves that can be 10- 15' long. It is fragile in heavy winds and a fast grower. It will become damaged in temperature below 24 degrees F.
New Zealand Flax
Phormium tenax
New Zealand Flax is a large, bold plant with stiffly vertical, sword-like, green leaves that arise from its base. It should be grown under full sun for best color. Varieties will offer different growth habits and leaf color.
Clumping Gazania, Treasure Flower
Gazania X rigens leucolaena
Gazania rigens is a clumping or spreading plant grown for colorful daisies over long bloom season. Tolerates seacoast conditions. Grows well in most soil conditions, and needs only occasional water once established (2-3 times per month).
Note
Ground cover as a lawn alternative.
Select a marker on the photo to see plant details.
Smooth Paver Walkway
Photographer: GardenSoft
Soils and Compost
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Water Saving Tip
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.
Integrated Pest Management
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.