Waterwise Drought Resistant LA SERENA APARTMENTS CEDAR AVENUE, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA, NATIVE GARDEN
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OUTSIDE BUILDING PLANTER
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LOW & BORDER SHADE PLANTS
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We hope you enjoyed looking over the plants
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This was the beginning, October 2006.
The ground was dug up and lots of moisture applied, awaiting the landscaper.
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It's late in October, and all the plants have arrived. 
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At the last minute we decided to put in flagstone steps, cobble stones, and a birdbath.
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February 2007 and it already looks great.  But the springtime growth spurt was yet to come!

May 2007
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June 2007
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Tony and his helper in August 2007.  The colors are muted pastels now,  the buckwheats are in full bloom.

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May 2009.  The birdbath becomes operational.

WATERWISE DROUGHT-RESISTANT PLANTS