With so many plant choices and options, it’s easy to get stuck on creating the best solution that will satisfy your fussy client. So if you’re working on your planting strategy for a new project, we can lend a hand.
We have a number of informative posts right here on our blog that will help you consider and select uncommon, water-wise, and native plants for your upcoming project.
From trees to ground covers and California natives, this collection of plant inspiration offers plenty of options that are worth a look.
Uncommon Trees
Trees provide the essential structure and foundation for any successful landscape project. If you’re looking for some out-of-the-box inspiration for uncommon trees, take a look at these recommendations that are anything but ordinary.
California Native Plants
What’s a landscape pro to do when a project’s success depends on life-giving water? If there’s anything we’ve learned after years of a challenging drought, it’s just gone native for a beautiful, water-wise landscape.
Easy Care Succulents
For Bay Area projects that require low maintenance and water efficiency, nothing could be better or easier than succulents.
CA Native Grasses
With so many aesthetic and ecological benefits, it makes sense to consider these 7 California native grasses for your next installation.
Water-Wise Ground Covers
Replacing turf grass with other water-wise plants is a drought-conscious option that’s catching on. Consider one of these great ground cover alternatives that are much more aesthetically pleasing than a dried out or weed-infested lawn.
Plants in their seasonal prime
Want to know what’s in bloom and looking great right now for your project?Our Prime Plant List is an easy-to-use summary of items we have in limited availability and prime seasonal condition. All of them are available for immediate purchase or delivery.
Want to know more?
As both a grower and a plant broker, we’re ready to work with you to provide the right plants that will make your project a success. Contact any of our experts online at Pacific Nurseries or just call 650.755.2330.We can also provide an Estimate for one item or for an entire installation. Just attach your Microsoft Excel .xlsx plant list to our convenient online estimate form.
What’s your water-wise, fall planting strategy?
Share your plans or your favorite plants with our community of Bay Area landscape pros by leaving a comment below. We look forward to hearing from you.
As President of Pacific Nurseries, Don Baldocchi gets satisfaction knowing the Bay Area is greener and more beautiful by helping landscape professionals succeed. Email Don or give him a call at 650.755.2330.
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We need suggestions for a vine to cover a large pergola in a SF public park which means it must not need a high level of skill to maintain, preferrably long/yearlong blooming (Ibougenvilla), and water efficient once established…. and withstand SF hillside/coastal winds and fog… not asking for much!