Drought Resistant Garden
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Garden Features
Drought Tolerant
California Natives
Deer Resistant
Drip Irrigation
Pesticide Free
Rainwater Harvesting System
Wildlife Habitat
Partner: Marin Water
Building a Pollinator-Friendly Garden.
The house was built in 1924 and has always been owned by avid gardeners, so when we bought it in 2009, we were blessed to start with a beautiful, well thought-out, mature garden. Over time, we have worked to replace less eco-friendly non-natives with natives, focusing on drought-tolerant flowering plants, including replacing a large section of ivy with a variety of salvias, santa barbara daisy and other native plants, and replacing boxwood and nandina with ceanothus. We also seek out plants that attract bees and hummingbirds.
Water:
The original owners had installed a well, but the next ones filled it with scrap concrete and dirt. In 2011, in conjunction with a replacement deck and new patio, we cleared the well and connected it to a water catchment system, which also collects rainwater, and tied the entire system into the irrigation. We now water the whole yard, except the vegetable garden, with well-water fed by San Anselmo creek (which runs by the back of the property).
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Marin Water Resources:
The District has ongoing water rules in place, designed to eliminate water waste throughout Marin, year-round. These rules apply to customers within the District’s service area, which covers central and southern Marin. If you receive your water bill from a different agency, please check with that agency regarding any applicable water use rules:
- Water Rules: To learn more about the Ongoing Water Rules.
- Rebates and Programs: Marin Water offers a great package of rebates and money-saving incentives for water conservation.
- Water Saving Tips: A list of ways you can use water efficiently in the home and in the garden.
About the Gardener
Favorite Garden Suppliers
Green Jeans Nursery
690 Redwood Highway Mill Valley
California Native Landscapes
254 Shoreline Highway Mill Valley