Choosing plants for a dry Conejo Valley summer

The plants that thrive here are the ones made for dry summers. Here is how to choose them and group them well.

Start with natives

Sages, buckwheats and native grasses are made for this climate and support local birds and bees.

Lavender, rosemary and olive come from similar summers and blend easily with natives.

Put thirstier plants together near the house and the toughest ones farther out, so each zone gets the right amount.

A layer of mulch or gravel keeps roots cool and cuts down on weeds.

Thinking about your own garden?

Loading…

November 7, 2026 · 4 min read

The plants that thrive here are the ones made for dry summers. Here is how to choose them and group them well.

Sages, buckwheats and native grasses are made for this climate and support local birds and bees.

Lavender, rosemary and olive come from similar summers and blend easily with natives.

Put thirstier plants together near the house and the toughest ones farther out, so each zone gets the right amount.

A layer of mulch or gravel keeps roots cool and cuts down on weeds.

Thinking about your own garden?