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      • Plants native to California have adapted to the local climate and soil conditions and play a crucial role in local ecosystems. Also, planting native California plants in your front or backyard provides important habitat and food sources for local wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and bees.
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  2. While California’s native plants have graced gardens worldwide for over a century, few of the landscapes designed for our state’s gardens, parkways, and recreational areas reflect the natural splendor of our extraordinary state.

  3. Oct 23, 2023 · Why Plant Native Plants in a California Garden? Native California plants require minimal water, fertilizers, and pesticides due to their adaptability to local conditions. Native gardens are a low-maintenance, aesthetically pleasing choice, blending harmoniously with California’s natural landscapes.

  4. California’s native plants evolved here over a very long period, and are the plants which the first Californians knew and depended on for their livelihood. These plants have co-evolved with animals, fungi and microbes, to form a complex network of relationships.

  5. Bring California's natural beauty and benefits to your doorstep. By choosing native plants, you're saving precious resources, supporting wildlife, and creating a beautiful California landscape.

  6. Jan 28, 2017 · Research shows that native wildlife clearly prefers native plants. California’s wealth of insect pollinators can improve fruit set in your garden, while a variety of native insects and birds will help keep your landscape free of mosquitoes and plant-eating bugs.

  7. Sep 7, 2023 · And there’s nothing better than California native plantsmany of which have evolved to survive on very little waterto do that. You’ve just written a new version of Nature’s Best Hope ...

  8. Jun 10, 2020 · By gardening with native plants, you can enjoy many benefits – including water savings – while giving your home garden an appealing look that reflects California’s unique natural landscapes. For information on native plant species, tips, and more, visit the California Native Plant Society, or the UC Master Gardner program.

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