all the all-star plants are drought-tolerant
Be thoroughly tested in a variety of
Conenr water-controlled environments.
Most are also low-maintenance and attract beneficial wildlife like birds, butterflies and beneficial insects.
Because all the all-star plants are drought-tolerant, if you use them in your garden, you can use less water. And we all know water conservation is more important than ever right now. Also these plants are naturally pest free. They provide their own pest control by supporting beneficial insects that attack bad bugs in your garden. Many of these plants are California natives.
As you may already know, native plants are not always easy to find locally in Tulare and Kings counties, so I visited several nurseries to see what I could find here close to home. I found more than enough plant materials to start a water conservative garden that is pretty, bright, lovely to look at and smells wonderful. Not all are California native plants, but they all have the same characteristics: year-round foliage, drought tolerance, heat-loving, pest free, yet can survive our occasional winter freeze.
Here are some suggestions for early-summer planting:
