Weed around your native plant consistently to avoid competition.
Re-mulch your native plant as needed.
Water your native plant no more than 2 gallons per week for the first year (some can even be watered biweekly or monthly!). After the first year, when your native plant is established, it will survive solely on California’s annual rainfall - so no more watering ever again!
Where to purchase California native plants
The Audubon Center at Debs Park does not sell native plants, however stay tuned for periodic giveaways. Many large garden supply store chains unfortunately may not stock native plants. Below are a few local vendors:
