MEDITERRANEAN, TRADITIONAL, CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, MALIBU, CALABASAS, SANTA MONICA, THOUSAND OAKS, SHERMAN OAKS, WEST HILLS, PACIFIC PALISADES, NORTH RANCH, AGOURA, AGOURA HILLS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SUCCULENTS, ECLECTIC, OAK PARK, DECOMPOSED GRANITE, AUSTRALIAN PLANTS, CALIFORNIA NATIVE, CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS, SUSTAINABLE, RAIN CAPTURE, SOIL HEALTH, RUSTIC, ENGLISH GARDEN, DROUGHT TOLERANT, DROUGHT RESISTANT, LAWN REMOVAL, WATER CONSERVATION, WATER CONSERVING, WATERWISE, LOW MAINTENANCE, CLIMATE, FRONT YARD, BACK YARD, BACKYARD, PATIO, POOL, SOUTHWESTERN, ASIAN, WALKWAY, SUCCULENT POTS, GRAVEL, EDIBLE, LANDSCAPE, POOL, GARDEN, GARDEN DESIGN, SUCCULENT GARDEN, SUCCULENT POTS, REBATE, SUCCULENT WALL, LIVING WALL, DRAFTING, HARDSCAPE, HARDSCAPING, LIGHTING, FOUNTAIN, WATER FEATURE, LOW WATER, DRIP IRRIGATION, FIRE PIT, SANTA BARBARA, OXNARD, VENTURA,

Virginia bluebells growing under an English walnut. Mid-April 2014. Photo credit: Curtis Adams, 2015
Inspiration for a rustic landscaping in DC Metro.

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MEDITERRANEAN, TRADITIONAL, CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, MALIBU, CALABASAS, SANTA MONICA, THOUSAND OAKS, SHERMAN OAKS, WEST HILLS, PACIFIC PALISADES, NORTH RANCH, AGOURA, AGOURA HILLS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SUCCULENTS, ECLECTIC, OAK PARK, DECOMPOSED GRANITE, AUSTRALIAN PLANTS, CALIFORNIA NATIVE, CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS, SUSTAINABLE, RAIN CAPTURE, SOIL HEALTH, RUSTIC, ENGLISH GARDEN, DROUGHT TOLERANT, DROUGHT RESISTANT, LAWN REMOVAL, WATER CONSERVATION, WATER CONSERVING, WATERWISE, LOW MAINTENANCE, CLIMATE, FRONT YARD, BACK YARD, BACKYARD, PATIO, POOL, SOUTHWESTERN, ASIAN, WALKWAY, SUCCULENT POTS, GRAVEL, EDIBLE, LANDSCAPE, POOL, GARDEN, GARDEN DESIGN, SUCCULENT GARDEN, SUCCULENT POTS, REBATE, SUCCULENT WALL, LIVING WALL, DRAFTING, HARDSCAPE, HARDSCAPING, LIGHTING, FOUNTAIN, WATER FEATURE, LOW WATER, DRIP IRRIGATION, FIRE PIT, SANTA BARBARA, OXNARD, VENTURA,

Prolific scarlet flower clusters with pink centers are a hummingbird paradise. Lush dark green and white variegated foliage. Grows 12-24” high with a clumping habit. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Bright red flowers over variegated foliage from spring until fall Plant Type Annuals Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 20°F Key Features Heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf, fall blooming Use Border, container, groundcover, mass planting Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring, summer, fall Dimension 12-24" H x clumping Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Keep on the dry side of moist Soil Type Well-drained peat/perlite mix Fertilizer Monthly in gardens; bi-monthly in containers Pruning Prune as desired, but not required PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

MEDITERRANEAN, TRADITIONAL, CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, MALIBU, CALABASAS, SANTA MONICA, THOUSAND OAKS, SHERMAN OAKS, WEST HILLS, PACIFIC PALISADES, NORTH RANCH, AGOURA, AGOURA HILLS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SUCCULENTS, ECLECTIC, OAK PARK, DECOMPOSED GRANITE, AUSTRALIAN PLANTS, CALIFORNIA NATIVE, CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS, SUSTAINABLE, RAIN CAPTURE, SOIL HEALTH, RUSTIC, ENGLISH GARDEN, DROUGHT TOLERANT, DROUGHT RESISTANT, LAWN REMOVAL, WATER CONSERVATION, WATER CONSERVING, WATERWISE, LOW MAINTENANCE, CLIMATE, FRONT YARD, BACK YARD, BACKYARD, PATIO, POOL, SOUTHWESTERN, ASIAN, WALKWAY, SUCCULENT POTS, GRAVEL, EDIBLE, LANDSCAPE, POOL, GARDEN, GARDEN DESIGN, SUCCULENT GARDEN, SUCCULENT POTS, REBATE, SUCCULENT WALL, LIVING WALL, DRAFTING, HARDSCAPE, HARDSCAPING, LIGHTING, FOUNTAIN, WATER FEATURE, LOW WATER, DRIP IRRIGATION, FIRE PIT, SANTA BARBARA, OXNARD, VENTURA,

MEDITERRANEAN, TRADITIONAL, CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, MALIBU, CALABASAS, SANTA MONICA, THOUSAND OAKS, SHERMAN OAKS, WEST HILLS, PACIFIC PALISADES, NORTH RANCH, AGOURA, AGOURA HILLS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SUCCULENTS, ECLECTIC, OAK PARK, DECOMPOSED GRANITE, AUSTRALIAN PLANTS, CALIFORNIA NATIVE, CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS, SUSTAINABLE, RAIN CAPTURE, SOIL HEALTH, RUSTIC, ENGLISH GARDEN, DROUGHT TOLERANT, DROUGHT RESISTANT, LAWN REMOVAL, WATER CONSERVATION, WATER CONSERVING, WATERWISE, LOW MAINTENANCE, CLIMATE, FRONT YARD, BACK YARD, BACKYARD, PATIO, POOL, SOUTHWESTERN, ASIAN, WALKWAY, SUCCULENT POTS, GRAVEL, EDIBLE, LANDSCAPE, POOL, GARDEN, GARDEN DESIGN, SUCCULENT GARDEN, SUCCULENT POTS, REBATE, SUCCULENT WALL, LIVING WALL, DRAFTING, HARDSCAPE, HARDSCAPING, LIGHTING, FOUNTAIN, WATER FEATURE, LOW WATER, DRIP IRRIGATION, FIRE PIT, SANTA BARBARA, OXNARD, VENTURA,

Spinach is easy to grow in shallow pots or window boxes, and you can harvest leaves as needed for sandwiches, salads, and soups. Photo by Steve Masley

Incredibly floriferous with no bald spots or breaking apart. Blush pink flowers with just a hint of deep pink in the center rise over striking green leaves. Blooms spring until fall. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Blush pink flowers with just a hint of deep pink in the center from spring until fall Plant Type Perennials Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 10°F Key Features Heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf, fall blooming, deer resistant Use Border, container, groundcover, mass planting Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring, summer, fall Dimension 4-6" H x mounding Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Keep on the dry side of moist Soil Type Slightly acidic well-drained peat/perlite mix Fertilizer Monthly in gardens; bi-monthly in containers Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

True garden performer with no breaking apart. Vivid green foliage against crowns of rich, pale purple blooms that form masses of color. Blooms spring until fall. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Crowns of rich pale purple blooms from spring until fall Plant Type Perennials Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 10°F Key Features heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf, fall blooming, , deer resistant Use Border, container, groundcover, mass planting Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring, summer, fall Dimension 4-6" H x mounding Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Keep on the dry side of moist Soil Type Slightly acidic well-drained peat/perlite mix Fertilizer Monthly in gardens: bi-monthly in containers Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

An ideal sanctuary for all your succulents and water-wise plants. This modern planter's unique design eliminates the need for excessive soil and water that would be needed to fill a deeper container. Sustainable, efficient and unparalleled style~this planter is a game changer in the modern garden world. Includes rubber footings to protect your surface from scratches. Includes optional drain hole. Powder coated steel. Wipe clean with a soft damp cloth. 18" x 18"x 18" 20" and 24" available for special orders. Contact us for pricing. Photo credit: www.CarolineGreyshock.com

Jenn Gers Galvanized feeding troughs purchased from Amazon Prime. DIY Cinder block and redwood stand.
Inspiration for a contemporary home design remodel in Los Angeles

An ideal sanctuary for all your succulents and water-wise plants. This modern planter's unique design eliminates the need for excessive soil and water that would be needed to fill a deeper container. Sustainable, efficient and unparalleled style~this planter is a game changer in the modern garden world. Includes rubber footings to protect your surface from scratches. Includes optional drain hole. Powder coated steel. Wipe clean with a soft damp cloth. 18" x 18"x 18" 20" and 24" available for special orders. Contact us for pricing. Photo credit: www.CarolineGreyshock.com

Design ideas for a large southwestern partial sun backyard retaining wall landscape in New York for summer.

Photos courtesy of BrazelBerries Raspberry Shortcake dwarf raspberry - one of the Brazelberries

Rosa 'Colette' and Clematis jackmanii 'Superba' Le jardinet

Plant the upright, bushy Inspiration in light shade for best bloom performance. The large double flowers are white with a narrow magenta margin and new spring growth is maroon. FEATURES Bloom/Feature White and magenta blooms in the fall Plant Type Shrubs Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 7,8,9 Zone Detail Hardy to 0 F Key Features Fall blooming Use Accent, hedge Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Fall Dimension 6-8' H x 4-5' W Growth Rate Fast CARE Water Water as needed Soil Type Well-drained sand to clay soil Fertilizer Spring Pruning Shape after bloom cycle PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

Cleopatra™ is an excellent choice for many landscape design elements; from borders and pathways to location challenges such as shady areas and slopes. A clumping liriope, Cleopatra’s foliage spans 15 inches and is darker and wider than other varieties. In the summer, lovely lavender spikes elegantly rise above the dark green foliage. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Tall dark green foliage; spikes of purple flowers in the summer Plant Type Groundcovers/Grasses Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 5,6,7,8,9 Zone Detail Hardy to -20°F Key Features Heat tolerance, dwarf, year-round interest, dwarf, deer resistant Use Border, container, slope, groundcover Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Summer Dimension 15" H x Clumping Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Water as needed Soil Type Tolerates a wide range Fertilizer Early spring Pruning As needed PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

MEDITERRANEAN, TRADITIONAL, CALIFORNIA, LOS ANGELES, MALIBU, CALABASAS, SANTA MONICA, THOUSAND OAKS, SHERMAN OAKS, WEST HILLS, PACIFIC PALISADES, NORTH RANCH, AGOURA, AGOURA HILLS, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, SUCCULENTS, ECLECTIC, OAK PARK, DECOMPOSED GRANITE, AUSTRALIAN PLANTS, CALIFORNIA NATIVE, CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANTS, SUSTAINABLE, RAIN CAPTURE, SOIL HEALTH, RUSTIC, ENGLISH GARDEN, DROUGHT TOLERANT, DROUGHT RESISTANT, LAWN REMOVAL, WATER CONSERVATION, WATER CONSERVING, WATERWISE, LOW MAINTENANCE, CLIMATE, FRONT YARD, BACK YARD, BACKYARD, PATIO, POOL, SOUTHWESTERN, ASIAN, WALKWAY, SUCCULENT POTS, GRAVEL, EDIBLE, LANDSCAPE, POOL, GARDEN, GARDEN DESIGN, SUCCULENT GARDEN, SUCCULENT POTS, REBATE, SUCCULENT WALL, LIVING WALL, DRAFTING, HARDSCAPE, HARDSCAPING, LIGHTING, FOUNTAIN, WATER FEATURE, LOW WATER, DRIP IRRIGATION, FIRE PIT, SANTA BARBARA, OXNARD, VENTURA,