The Hidden Problem with Modern “Eco-Friendly” Landscapes Take a walk through most newly installed California landscapes and you'll notice a common pattern: a few trees, scattered shrubs, and a thick blanket of mulch covering everything in between. While this approach is often marketed as sustainable, drought-friendly, or ecological, it falls short of how natural ecosystems actually function. In nature, bare ground is the exception, not the rule. Healthy ecosystems do not rely on truckloads of imported mulch year after year to remain stable. Instead, they protect and build soil through dense communities of living plants occupying every...
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Choosing drought‑tolerant California natives isn’t just a gardening trend—it’s a shift toward landscapes that work with the climate instead of against it. These plants offer color, fragrance, structure, and ecological...
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