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about the author
Briana Lyon
Veteran sustainable, native and drought-tolerant landscape designer. Born and raised in Los Angeles. Also an organic Permaculture farmer who works in the SF bay & even Canada!
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California Fall - How to Plant the Season in your Garden
This time of year is all about letting go. Of a hot busy summer. Of the goals we set aside this y...
![Q&A: Dwarf Carpet of Stars vs. Frogfruit Groundcover (Phyla Nodiflora)](http://calwildgardens.com/cdn/shop/articles/77059EC0-8C71-4687-8DAF-2F5EE7ECAEA4_{width}x.jpg?v=1666545047)
Q&A: Dwarf Carpet of Stars vs. Frogfruit Groundcover (Phyla Nodiflora)
Hi, I am looking at the Kurupia but was also looking at Dwarf Carpet of Stars, Ruschia lineolata 'Nana'. Can you explain the difference and climate preference?
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5 Designer Plant Combo's for California Gardens
You might not have the budget or the time to find a landscape designer right now, but that doesn'...
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show-stopping gardens
Get the Neighbors Talking
Ready for a 50-85% reduction in watering needs over conventional lawn, a mesmerizing ensemble of birds & butterflies and a garden that can survive weather extremes?