Winterbery and ferns among other native plants will anchor the slope and provide four season interest. © Our Land Organics
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The driveway is pavers overplanted with native grasses, providing an uninterrupted grass surface. Plants on the front "dry" side of the house include native grasses, standing cypress and desert willow. Photo by Peter Calvin

This native meadow planted in the sunny front yard of a residential property provides low-maintenance aesthetic beauty with an ever-evolving natural landscape that changes from season to season providing a crucial habitat for a myriad of insects from bees and beetles to grasshoppers and butterflies, which in turn support many small animals and birds

Large previously existing California native trees provided the foundation for this grand yard with dining area, fire pit, pergola, seasonally dry streambed, native grass meadow garden and deciduous trees.

climbing native vines are planted at each column and will, over the course of the summer, cover the majority of the trellis providing a sun dappled promenade for enjoyment of the garden

Tiltshift Studio
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The dark, glossy leaves of Beach Strawberry provide a dense ground cover. Its delicate white blooms with buttercup centers are every bit as charming as its petite scarlet red strawberries. It is also a California native that will thrive with little water and no fertilizer or pesticides. Photos: Orly Olivier

A large steel and willow-roof pergola creates a shady space to dine in and chaise lounges and chairs bask in the surrounding shade. A second cactus garden enjoys the shade provided by the house eaves. The transformation was completed with a bold and biodiverse selection of low water, climate appropriate plants that make the space come alive.

Custom cedar gate and fence provide a dramatic entrance to this backyard retreat. High-quality hardware was used for both superior durability and aesthetics.

Lovely plant combination of Loropetalum and Coleonema (Breath of Heaven). These are two great plant combinations that don't need a lot of water and provide nice leaf color and textures throughout the seasons. Located in a Sleepy Hollow/San Anselmo garden in northern California. Other plants n this garden include Phormiums, native Penstemon, Snow in Summer, Lambs Ears and other colorful plants that create a beautiful low-water tapestry of groupings. Photo and Design: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Flavin Architects collaborated with Ben Wood Studio Shanghai on the design of this modern house overlooking a blueberry farm. A contemporary design that looks at home in a traditional New England landscape, this house features many environmentally sustainable features including passive solar heat and native landscaping. The house is clad in stucco and natural wood in clear and stained finishes and also features a double height dining room with a double-sided fireplace. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography

Powis Castle Artemesia followed by Upright Rosemary provides a nice contrast. Both evergreen and Texas tough!
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Water Features woven through the Landscape provide endless interest, sound and movement. -Native on site limestone from the property used here in waterfalls.

Access to the lake from this charming home required navigating a steep slope. db landscaping LLC was able to negotiate this terrain and provide comfortable lake access using oversized natural stone steps and landings that meander through native plant material. The upper patio space provides natural outdoor gathering space directly off the main living area and allows for a perched view of the lake beyond.

Switch grass was used to divide these two very narrow backyards providing both a variety in style and privacy.
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Water Features woven through the Landscape provide endless interest, sound and movement. -Native on site limestone from the property used here in waterfalls.

A home on top of a hill with amazing lake views provide the perfect setting for a beautiful "mountain mine" inspired pool with multiple ways to interact with - this active family will never be bored! There is an antique ore cart and rail system that seems to appear from an old mine and gives the homeowner a unique iced-beverage cart. There are boulder steps that lead up to another "mine" entrance that is actually the entrance to the underground slide. This view shows the slide exit into the pool. In the background you can see the swim-through grotto and natural boulder waterfall with a 14' diving ledge. Hand cut native stone with boulders integrated into the stone retaining wall provides additional patio space with a fire pit above the pool. Landscape/Pool design and construction by Kelly Caviness and Caviness Landscape Design, Inc. Photography by KO Rinearson

Even small areas can provide excellent source of food and habitat for pollinators. And pollinators love native plants!! Here you see tall blazing star adding interest to the landscape.