Explore beautiful sustainable, climate-appropriate, and drought tolerant plants, trees and grass that thrive in Santa Cruz County. With a click of a button, add your favorite plants to a private list that you can print and bring to your favorite nursery.

 

 

Featured Landscape Ideas

Gardens

VIRTUAL TOURS

Plants

PLANTS

CALIFORNIA NATIVE GARDENS

CALIFORNIA NATIVE GARDENS

 

Water Conservation Programs

Check with your water supplier for local incentives.

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Sustainable Gardening Tips

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Water Saving Tips

The water needs of plants and lawns change dramatically throughout the year.

Visit the watering guide in the watering tips section for more information.