Dry river-esque bands of rock in the driveway direct stormwater into planted spaces. This band, at the end of the drive, directs water into bright green Dwarf Coyote Bush.

This vast hillside in San Anselmo, Northern California has evolved over the years and is the personal sanctuary of Landscape Designer Eileen Kelly, owner of Dig Your Garden Landscape Design. Succulents have always been one of Eileen's favorites for their dramatic textures and low-water needs. Design and Photos © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design http://www.digyourgarden.com

The 'Fat Albert' Blue Spruce was used to break up the concrete wall as it grows over time. 'Color Guard' Yucca provide great year-round color.

Images by Dean Homicki

Weeping redbud ( centered), Terra cotta shrub rose, golden false cypress, Fire Chief arborvitae. Designed by Carolyn Pipal

Heated Concrete Driveway. The clumps of snow are what has fallen from the overhanging trees.

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The California native and friendly plants on the hillside provide a riot of color.

The waterfall feature starts at the top of the hillside and flows down into a small pool at the base. The plantings surrounding the feature adds to the Pacific Northwest feel of the landscape.

Photography by Bernard Russo

Upper terrace Japanese style conifer garden with seaside tolerant plantings. Grading plan enhances views of bay from house while precluding swimming pool views from interior or house for spectacular nature views. Designed by Elizabeth Dudley while Project Manager at Ironwood design group

Lavandula heterophylla, Echeveria imbricata, Lantana montevidensis with beautiful boulders Jessica Thompson

The decking is now slow-burning epay wood. When it does burn, it burns slowly, making it less likely to ignite the home. "Drought tolerant" Mediterranean plants were replaced with a mix of natives that better hold hydration and will "invade" nearby wildspaces. Readily visible here are Deer Grass, Purple Three Awn, and Cleveland Sage. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

A stunning combo of deep burgundy, lime green and orange provide a beautiful medley of plants for this SF Bay area garden in Marin County. © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

Heated Concrete Driveway. The clumps of snow are what has fallen from the overhanging trees.

California sunflower (Encelia californica) is a dainty and cheerful California native plant. It stands out against the purple color palette. The hillside is predominantly planted with California natives and will need little irrigation once established.