Common name:Sonoma Sage, Creeping Sage
Botanical name:Salvia sonomensis
This low growing, native groundcover has glaucous (covered with whitish, waxy material) green leaves with blue violet flowers that bloom in the spring and summer.
Common name:Coast Live Oak
Botanical name:Quercus agrifolia
The Coast Live Oak is an evergreen round headed tree. It can reach 15'-40' high and 20' wide; it grows very well from the coastal areas to the interior valleys. It is native to California, is drought tolerant, and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms
Common name:John Dourley Manzanita
Botanical name:Arctostaphylos 'John Dourley'
This small, low growing shrub has grayish green leaves with pink and white flowers that bloom in winter and early spring.
Designer: Rancho Santa Ana BG | Sculpture in the Garden |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.