River-Friendly Landscaping Examples
River-Friendly Landscaping is a beautiful way to do your part in protecting our
environment. If you've created a River-Friendly landscape and you have photos of
it you'd like to share here, contact Suman Kumar at
kumarsu@saccounty.net.
Photo: April Vail
These lovely plants are both drought tolerant and low maintenance
— conserving water and energy. Click on the photo for the
plant names.
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Photo: Suman KumarRiver-Friendly
plantings add color to your landscape. Click on the photo for the
plant names.
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Photo: Cordelia Min
This homeowner used recycled concrete slabs to create a walking
path. Using recycled materials conserves resources, which is one of the
important practices of River-Friendly
Landscaping. Click on the photo for the
plant names.
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Photo: April Vail
Beneficial insects can provide effective control of insect pests.
Encourage these garden allies by avoiding pesticides and providing
plants that attract them (such plants are called insectary plants).
Scientists have shown that the use of pesticides can actually cause
outbreaks of pest insects and mites by eliminating natural enemies.
Click
Garden with Good Bugs to learn more.
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Photo: Suman Kumar
Eat fresh and natural by avoiding pesticides in your vegetable
garden. Fertilizers should be selected and used with care to
preserve healthy soils and prevent water pollution.
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Photo: April Vail
Adding subtle colors with drought tolerant plants such as Sandhill
sage (Artemesia) adds visual appeal to your garden.
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Photo: Suman KumarYarrow (Achillea millefolium) is a beautiful example of a
River-Friendly Landscape plant that is native to the western U.S.
and is drought, swamp, and somewhat alkali tolerant. Lady bugs love
this plant!
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