Category Archives: Plants for San Diego

These trees, shrubs, perennials thrive in many San Diego landscapes and are recommended by a local landscape designer for drought tolerant water wise gardens.

San Diego Landscaping and Design Plant of the Week – Cistus skanbergii

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Steve

San Diego Landscaping and Design features one plant each week seasonally in its prime, or which can be used as a year-around stalwart in the garden.  We recommend the plants listed because of their outstanding features as water-wise and durable … Continue reading →

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San Diego Landscaping and Design Plant of the Week – Kalanchoe beharensis

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Steve

Felt Plant (Kalanchoe beharensis) is a must for San Diego frost-free landscapes, adding dramatic foliage appeal and color to succulent gardens and other design themed landscapes. Continue reading →

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Plants for San Diego Landscaping and Design – Week of February 28

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Steve

One of the many pleasures of living and landscaping in San Diego is in growing many varieties of plants outdoors that will not survive elsewhere in the country. Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’ provides us another stunner… Continue reading →

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Plants for San Diego Landscaping and Design II

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Steve

Grow it in light shade in San Diego Landscapes for the best results. Design Dianella into the garden beds where it can visually lighten shady environs with its creamy variegation. Continue reading →

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Plants for San Diego Landscaping and Design

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Steve

It’s the shimmering foliage that makes Weeping Acacia (Acacia pendula) an interesting and showy addition to the drought tolerant gardens in San Diego Continue reading →

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