05/01/2014
CCS mission is to conserve water while allowing home owners to still enjoy a beautiful lush yard with CaGrass Synthetic Lawns, Hardscape and Landscape.
Here's a short list of our favorite Northern California
Drought Resistant Trees, Plants, Shrubs, and ground cover:
FRONT YARD:
Top Drought-Tolerant Plants for Front Yard Landscaping in California
There are a few basic things to consider when selecting plants for the front yard:
Choose plants that stay contained and compact; unwieldy and woody plants make the yard feel smaller and less tidy.
Go for plants that will please year-round, like evergreens or deciduous plants and trees with good branching structures.
Consider varied texture and color. Mix grass and agave (fine vs. bold) or blend green and variegated plants.
Go with plants that echo the architecture, i.e. Spanish vs. Cottage.
Trees
Redbud – This thrifty-water-user produces brilliant spring blossoms.
Tabebuia – Sometimes called pink or golden trumpet trees because of their trumpet-shaped blossoms.
Arbutus ‘marina’ – A broadleaf evergreen tree that requires minimal care.
Shrubs and Groundcover
Myoporum ‘pink’ (as a lawn substitute) – Deer resistant, grows in sun or shade, and produces tiny pink flowers in the summer.
Callistemon ‘Little John’ – A mid-sized, red flowering evergreen shrub.
Coffeeberry – Member of the buckthorn family with shiny, dark leaves and reddish berries.
