This owner-designed, 6,250 sq. ft. garden was started in 1999 and uses no supplemental water. The shady, informal front plantings include manzanita, sage, oak, and a fine collection of native succulents. The more formal backyard mixes natives with other Mediterranean- climate plants. Both gardens were planted for fragrance, wildlife value, water conservation, energy reduction, privacy, and easy maintenance. Photos: Philip Otto Photography

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