Tag: oak trees

• Working with HOA’s to Install Native Plants

  

  If you are a native plant enthusiast, you can influence the installation of native plants on Homeowner Association (HOA) common area property. Homeowner Association boards are made up of neighbors who likely have little to no native gardening experience. Consequently, board members rely on their HOA landscape contractor for planting suggestions. When boards rely on […]

  E. Wallace

  August 10, 2022

  Gardening with Native Plants, HOA Landscapes

  birds, california native plants, common area property, HOA, Nature, oak trees, Quercus agrifolia

• Designing a California Native Garden

  

  Today I am highlighting a few California native plants that provide a formal foundation for a home landscape. Planting a California native garden is a beautiful solution for the state’s water challenges because native plants reduce water consumption while also supporting nature. If you have space in your home landscape, a Coast Live Oak (Quercus […]

  E. Wallace

  May 31, 2022

  Gardening with Native Plants, Monarchs and Milkweed

  butterflies, hummingbirds, oak trees, toyon