Congratulations to City of Campbell for earning the first Greenroads Silver Certification in the state of California for their West Hacienda Avenue Green Street project! Using Bay-Friendly landscaping principles and practices, City of Campbell incorporated low impact development (LID) stormwater features, reduced impervious areas and increased non-invasive vegetation by nearly 1 acre. We are inspired by […]

Salvias for Summer With solstice around the corner, the summer-thriving salvias (sage) are really coming into their heyday. California is home to quite a few native sages, though the genus is distributed far and wide. A very common garden selection, these members of the mint family vary quite a bit from species to species. Some […]

California Native Grasses California native ornamental grasses and sedges provide dynamic seasonal changes in color, form and mood, while improving local habitat for many ecological species. If periods of less-than-green foliage are not a bother, consider incorporating these beautiful, resilient grasses into the mix. The upkeep for a landscape quality display is quite low. As […]