We think flowers are nice, but growing plants is even better. Whether they be in pots or in your outdoor garden, planting varieties specific to your region is becoming more important in light of California's water needs. The LA Times has a great little piece about a variety of plants from climate regions very similar to Los Angeles', including plants from Australia, Chile, South Africa, France, Italy, Greece, Morocco, Portugal, Spain and Turkey....
[images: Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times]
Considering water needs of our state, it might be a smart long term investment to transition to native and native-like plant choices for our garden. As George Brumder, chairman of the Southern California branch of the Mediterranean Garden Society, clearly puts it, "Our water availability is declining, we have more periods of drought, our population is increasing and we need to garden in a water-wise way."
Choices recommended include agave, New Zealand flax, aloe and cordyline, salvia, cistus, flannel bush, Jerusalem sage, rosemary, lavender and sage. Just take a look at some of the examples showcased and you'll understand you won't have to compromise a beautiful and lush garden by making a conscious effort to tend a garden of water conserving plants.
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I'm going to get some type of palm tree for my balcony and possibly a rug. I already ordered custom cushions for my chairs this week.
I'm also going to work on my closet and fill up a goodwill bag.
I want to get some new spring/ summer clothes and something needs to leave to make room!
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Oops.. that was in the wrong post. I meant to write this in the weekend post. But I guess it was plant related.
I'll add that I'd like to start a little succulent dish garden on my balcony as well.
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Mmmm. I'd love to have a little garden with Rosemary and Lavender plants. That sounds like it would smell so fresh. Does anyone know how those plants grow indoors?
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go the aussie plants just try not to plant gum trees. there is a reason we here in OZ call them "window makers" they are dry and brittle and a breeze can crack branches off and squash whatever is underneath them. Also bad for hay fever sufferers, plus they light on fire easier than any tree i've ever seen, and they'll smoulder on the inside for weeks after the visable fires been extinguished.
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