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California Gardens, California And The East Bay Area

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If you live in Oakland, California, you know that the weather is mild and temperate. Some might say we have the perfect weather. Of course, these great weather conditions give us the ability to have easy to care for gardens with a variety of low-maintenance plants. This is your guide to growing a garden in Oakland, California. What to Plant It s always best to try and use as many indigenous plants, or plants native to your area, when planning a garden. Using native plants makes gardening much easier because you are not fighting the natural conditions of the area vs. what the plant wants and needs to survive. There are thousands of options when picking native plants for this area. Visit California Gardens website and view their plant list for a full list. Here I have just listed a few plants that have worked well in my own garden. Note, all of these are varieties that are native to Oakland, California and the East Bay Area. Fruits Avocado Lemons Wildflower/Flowers California Poppy Vines Jasmine Morning Glory Shrubs Rosemary Oleander Gardenia Trees Pitosporum Japanese Maple (okay.. this might not be a native, but I planted one in my garden and was delighted at how it has thrived in all weather conditions. These trees are unique, beautiful, and add that splash of color that might be missing from your tree selections.) When to Plant In deciding when to plant, it is important to know which climate zone you live in, the best growing

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