Wild & Romantic Northern California Outdoor Retreat
Dramatic, drought-tolerant plants, native to California and the Mediterranean, cover the grounds of this ivy-swathed Atherton home. Gravel paths meander through colorful, textural groupings of swaying grasses, vibrant trees and Seussian wildflowers.

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Chris Jacobson
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Ivy Covered House and Romantic Garden
This drought-tolerant garden takes a romantic bent with its eclectic mix of Mediterranean and California native plants.
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Cottage Garden With Winding Gravel Path
This enchanting garden feels so diverse and lush, it's difficult to believe that it's also drought resistant. Plantings are made up of plants native to the Mediterranean and California.
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Ivy Covered House and Gravel Path
This garden's blend of drought-resistant plants beautifully match the romantic mood of the ivy-covered house.
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Chris Jacobson
Garden With Red Leaved Trees
This garden's blend of textures is magical. Its varied range of Mediterranean and California native plants include pretty grasses, Dr. Seuss-like flowers and trees with rich red leaves.
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Chris Jacobson
Drought Tolerant Garden With Red Trees
Tall grasses are interspersed with low groundcover plants, all native to the Mediterranean and California regions. Striking red-leaved trees create an impressive border.
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Chris Jacobson
Drought-Tolerant Romantic Garden and Path
A light-colored gravel path curves alluringly through drought-tolerant plantings and trees with red foliage.
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Chris Jacobson
Cottage Garden With Wood Railings
Wind your way through a wide mix of drought-tolerant plants, including feathery grasses and pretty flowers, in this romantic garden.
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Chris Jacobson
Wood Bench in Drought Tolerant Garden
Part of this lovely garden's design: quiet spots to take in the beauty of the native Mediterranean and California plants.
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Chris Jacobson
Gravel Path and Palm Tree
Designers used slightly different shades of gravel to differentiate the curving path from the garden beds.
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Drought Tolerant Garden With Blue Planters
Ceramic planters provide the exciting color in this drought-tolerant garden, their electric blue popping out against the gardens soft greens and earth tones.
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Chris Jacobson