Colorful California native plants cover this yard attracting pollinators and birds. Ken converted his monotonous lawn in the front of his Chico, California 1960s home to gain wildlife habitat and lower water use. He also realized a reduction in maintenance. His choices of California native plants provide habitat, all season color, varied textures for interest, and evergreen screening.

Native plants provide nurturing habitat for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Many native plants need less water, fertilizer, and maintenance than plants from other climates.
Ann Elliott of Mt. Lassen Chapter California Native Plant Society (CNPS) videoed several gardens in spring 2018 to share the beauty, variety, and enjoyment of including California native plants in landscaping. Find the other videos by searching for “Virtual Native Plant Garden Tour” or by subscribing to Ann’s YouTube channel. Find more information on California native plants and gardening with them at:
https://mountlassen.cnps.org/
https://www.cnps.org/
http://calscape.org/