Southern California is a natural drought area, so landscaping is
often created with this in mind. Reducing water usage is
important, some years So Cal will see a lot of rain, and some
years very little, so choosing a garden that uses very little
water is not only smart, it's the smart thing to do for the
environment. The area has been altered with the import of Palm
Trees, roses, and other non-indigenous plants, flowers and
trees, and has lost a little bit of its natural smell and look.
To start, create a hydrozone in one area of your yard. A
hydrozone is where all the plants have similar water needs so
you can water efficiently. Landscaping here requires dependence
on native flora, succulents, cacti and plants that can withstand
hot summer temperatures and only occasional watering. But if you
do choose plants that require more water, group them together.
Do this also with plants requiring sun, keeping like-minded
plants together. It will also help to create a gorgeous
landscape plan, keeping it simple create