Joslyn Amato
Inspiration for a contemporary gravel landscaping in San Luis Obispo.

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Photo of a small modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel landscaping in San Francisco with a fire pit.

Taken near front door looking out. Festuca 'Elijah Blue' in foreground. Agave 'Cornelius' surrounding
Photo of a mid-sized mid-century modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Orange County.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary full sun front yard landscaping in San Francisco for summer.

Drought tolerant plants can offer a full spectrum of color for this drip irrigated, sunny yard.
Inspiration for a mediterranean drought-tolerant backyard stone landscaping in San Francisco.

Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project along with replacing the lawn with CA native and low water plants and a total renovation. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. Photo: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Design Eileen Kelly

A stepping stone path meanders through drought-tolerant plantings including Dymondia, Rosemary 'Barbeque', and Euryops. The owner's favorite roses are integrated with Penstemon 'Apple Blossom' and variegated Tulbaghia 'Silver Lace' to provide color and contrast. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

This is an example of a contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun front yard gravel landscaping in Las Vegas.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional drought-tolerant and partial sun front yard gravel landscaping in Orange County.

photo by Seed Studio, editing by TR PhotoStudio
Inspiration for a small modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel landscaping in San Francisco with a fire pit.

Modern walkway design with concrete pavers and La Paz pebbles
This is an example of a small modern drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard landscaping in San Francisco.

Californian natives, Australian, Mediterranean and succulents Daniel Bosler Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary drought-tolerant and partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles.

This is an example of a mid-sized southwestern drought-tolerant, partial sun and desert side yard brick landscaping in Phoenix.

Paver driveway, drought tolerant planting, black mulch. Paver color and style selected to compliment paint and roof color.
Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard mulch landscaping in San Francisco.

Photography by Studio H Landscape Architecture. Post processing by Isabella Li.
Design ideas for a small contemporary drought-tolerant backyard gravel landscaping in Orange County.

While the Southern California drought is keeping homeowners water usage to a minimum, there are an abundance of plants that thrive on minimal water. A combination of drip irrigation systems and drought tolerant plants can keep your exterior spaces green and beautiful as well as water efficient. This image features our design a few months down the road. With the addition of a few spring flowers, this front yard is officially ready for the Spring and Summer season.

Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler

Fire pit seating area with fountain and pathway to upper level landscape. ©Daniel Bosler Photography
Design ideas for a large contemporary drought-tolerant backyard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles with a fire pit.

Photo by Ketti Kupper
Photo of a small contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun front yard retaining wall landscape in Los Angeles.