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Chic California Garden Blends Cacti, Succulents and Mediterranean Plants

From: Chris Jacobson

Rough-hewn stepping stones wind through tawny gravel studded with sculptural boulders and plants in this elemental San Mateo, Calif. space. These arrangements are beautiful and efficient — the garden is so drought-tolerant that it doesn’t need watering at all.

Drought Resistant Yard
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Photo: Caitlin Atkinson. From: Chris Jacobson.

Drought Resistant Yard With Boulders

This California property's large yard was broken up into distinct areas and landscaped with plants native to the Mediterranean climate. Gravel trades off with grasses, both dotted with succulents and cactus.

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Gray Home and Succulent Garden
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Photo: Caitlin Atkinson. From: Chris Jacobson.

Gray Home Exterior and Succulent Garden

The gray siding of the home looks dashing next to the garden's tan gravel and sprinkling of dark green plants.

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Drought Tolerant Yard
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Photo: Caitlin Atkinson. From: Chris Jacobson.

Drought Tolerant Yard and Stone Path

The Mediterranean climate inspired the planting choices of this California yard's drought-tolerant landscaping. Designers mixed swaths of grasses with light-colored gravel. Stepping stone paths connect the different areas.

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Low Water Garden With Stone Path
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Photo: Caitlin Atkinson. From: Chris Jacobson.

Low Water Garden With Stepping Stones

This drought-tolerant garden has a surprisingly lush feel thanks to its carefully-curated mix of succulents, cactus and plants native to a Mediterranean climate.

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