Mediterranean drought tolerant landscape

Terra-cotta, water features, and fig trees, oh my! Here’s how to bring this Mediterranean style to your backyard, with expert tips and an explanation of the trend.

Don't let water use restrictions or a lack of rain put a damper on your garden dreams. Create a gorgeous, water-saving yard with these drought-tolerant landscaping ideas.

A blend of drought tolerant plants in the Coray Garden Even though I am best known for my stone mosaic work, my first love in gardening is working with plants. I aced my tests in Plant Materials in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Oregon because I loved studying plants so much that the information just seemed to stick, which isn't the case with me for subjects like math. Give me Nature, beautiful Art, Architecture and Music and I'll be a happy man. In the past…

Discover color in dry, arid climates with these desert landscaping ideas. Explore unique drought tolerant plants with softscapes and hardscapes.

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This drought resistant Mediterranean garden is low maintenance and requires little water to thrive. The plants consist of striking succulents and drought tolerant shrubs, laid out in drifts of stunning colors and textures.

Our gravel garden ideas will transform your garden into a drought-tolerant paradise. Crushed rock connects areas of the yard in a cohesive, calm design that's low-maintenance.

Blog written by UC Master Gardeners of Butte County

Ready for a Mediterranean twist!!