Going by the book to create a landscape that’s good for California

Many “California Friendly” plants such as rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis ‘Prostratus’), red yucca (Hesperaloe parviflora) and blue agave (Agave americana) are salt-tolerant and grow as well with potable and recycled water. (Courtesy photo taken at the Orange County Coastkeeper’s Natural Play Garden, Orange)Committed to protecting the ocean, this homeowner channels water from the roof to nourish garden and aquifer.“California Friendly: A Maintenance Guide for