Forget grass, the gardens of the future are much more resilient. As climate change creates warmer, drier climates across the globe, sustainably minded gardeners are turning to plants that can survive a range of conditions, and given that Extreme weather has been a mainstay of California life for a bit longer, gardens from this region provide the perfect inspiration.
Today, we're turning to the planting of plants that never need watering at Michelle Pfeiffer's former home in Santa Monica. The actress's Spanish-style villa features a California succulent garden. It contains blue chalksticks (like these gorgeous succulents from Amazon), tree aeonium, foxtail agave, and copper pinwheels. These expert picks present a low-maintenance alternative to the traditional lawn.
