This colorful mix of native plants and flowers contributes to soil restoration on slopes ravaged by fires below the main residence.

The grounds of this Santa Barbara home were badly burned in the Tea Fire and needed to be redesigned. The new gardens incorporate outdoor living areas with walkways and colorful plants; the plan also reduced water usage and made the property's slopes more stable.

Pots and furniture make this patio feel like a comfortable living room -- with 360 degrees of garden views!

Succulents are a great choice for container gardens as they come in a wide range of colors and unusual sculptural shapes.