Finally — a California garden that thrives without irrigation.
This is a complete, print-ready planting plan for a 10×5 ft drought tolerant border designed specifically for Zones 9b–10 — Los Angeles, San Diego, Bay Area, Sacramento, and the Central Coast.
No guesswork. No generic plant lists. A real design built around the rhythm of Deer Grass, the blue globes of Agapanthus 'Stripes', and a palette of silver, blue and white that stays beautiful from March through November — on rainfall alone after year two.
What's inside (8-page PDF):
→ Full illustrated planting diagram — RHS-style, to scale, with exact planting positions
→ Complete plant list — 8 species with spacing, mature size, and bloom season
→ Bloom calendar — California Z9b–10, month by month
→ Four seasons guide — what the border looks like in spring, summer, autumn and winter
→ Care calendar — four key tasks per year, no more
→ Before you plant — soil, timing, and watering guidance based on UC Cooperative Extension research
→ Substitution guide — what to use if a plant isn't available at your local nursery
→ Plant sourcing notes — where to find these species in California
This border is for you if:
— Your water bill is too high and you're ready to stop fighting your climate
— You want a front yard or side strip that looks intentional, not neglected
— You're replacing lawn and want something that actually makes sense for California
— You've killed Mediterranean plants before because you overwatered them
Zones: 9b–10 · Size: 10×5 ft / 3×1.5 m · Aspect: Full sun · Water: Low — drought tolerant once established (Year 3+)
Note: Garden imagery is AI-generated and represents the border at maturity. Actual results will vary
depending on your soil, climate, and planting conditions.
Instant download. Print at home or at a copy shop. Letter and A4 included.
Designed by The Walnut · Considered Gardens
