Quite honestly I'm not all that sure we are always going to be in a drought. When my family first moved to the Bay Area in 1998, I was amazed at how much rain the area got. The flora was always wild, the trees have always been green.
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| Based on the government supplementing the change from lawns to drought resistent gardens, whenever I see a garden I like I whip out the camera for inspiration. |
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| It's hard to accept that we have considered the green turf. In comparison to what is already available for drought resistant gardens, a beautiful setting of California native plants sounded much more enticing and inviting. |
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| There are so many varieties to borrow ideas from. Some plants more greener than others. |
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Our neighbors have started placing the rocks between the turf to give the fake grass personality.
Nothing replaces live plants that crawl around and on the rocks. |
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| Succulents for the most part don't require water. |
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If the neighbors and ourselves utilize the California Native Plants, then the water expenses
are reduced. |
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| Strategic planning of real plants will present a garden that people will love looking at. |
Creative stairways can have just the rocks
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| Milkweed attracts the Black Swallowtail |
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| Ideas for a backyard by removing all the lawn |
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| The residents of Berkeley, CA have long been drought resistant conscious. Inspiration for the perfect garden comes from visiting our neighboring cities. |
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