Drought

Given our current drought situation in Southern California, THIS was the best year to take out our front lawn and put in native, drought tolerant plants. My cit…

Need Inspiration? Below you will find over many local Orange County gardens that are all demonstrating California Friendly elements. We’ve organized this page by style of garden. If you need additional design or plant help, please stop by Roger’s Gardens and one of our many staff can help you. Arid Tropical This style employs bold textures and strong forms to convey a sense of drama and excitement in a landscape. These are generally low maintenance gardens, but require skill in plant…

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Low-water plants and gravel paths that widen into patios: Water wise landscape design for southwest and Rocky Mountain areas

The best drought-tolerant plants look good through dry spells. Use this guide to find tough perennials that bloom without much water.

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Everything you need to give the hose a rest, from unthirsty plant picks to inspiring gardens

It's that time of year: time for trees to start budding and gardens to spring to life. Here's what's going on over at Gardenista. Can't get enough garden i