Landscape Design Elements
Here is a crash course in garden design. With locally adapted California native plants, we pay special attention to appropriate soils, watering regimes, and plant communities.
Our Work
Working the native plant mission
CNPS Programs
Advancing the native plant mission is a multi-disciplinary effort. Our work is diverse by design, blending science and conservation with gardening and education. Together, we are the voice for native plants. Select from the options below to learn about our core programs.
Many more people focus on animals than plants, or they focus on the human-environment issues. All of these are important, but CNPS fills a specific and important role in protecting natural diversity in California. CNPS has done more than any other group — perhaps in the world — in caring for our native flora.
Susan Cochrane Levitsky
CNPS Legacy Member and former chief of the CA Dept of Fish and Wildlife Natural Heritage Division
From the Blog
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Carrizo Plain Superbloom Marks Monument’s 25th Anniversary
As it marks its 25th year, Carrizo Plain National Monument dazzles with timeless landscapes, gorgeous blooms and some of California’s most stunning biodiversity. -
Garden Q&A – Design tips to please your HOA
Follow these design tips to create a native plant garden will be enjoyed by both you and your homeowners association (HOA).