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Native Gardens

Wildlife-Friendly Landscaping for Temecula Valley

Wildlife-friendly landscaping transforms your yard into habitat that supports local birds, pollinators, and beneficial insects while conserving water. By choosing native plants adapted to Temecula Valley's climate, you create a resilient garden that requires less maintenance and provides year-round food and shelter for wildlife.

Native Plant Resources

Discover which native plants thrive in Temecula Valley and support local wildlife.

  • Calscape - Native Plants for Temecula Valley

    Search for native plants by entering your zip code (92592, 92530, 92595, 92563, 92539). Filter by wildlife support for birds, butterflies, and bees. Create custom planting plans with water-wise native species adapted to your area.

    Search Calscape

  • BeWaterWise - Garden Guide

    Learn water-wise landscaping principles, native plant recommendations, and design ideas that reduce water use while supporting local ecosystems.

    View Garden Guide

  • CNPS - Native Plant Nursery Directory

    Search for nurseries carrying California native plants. Filter by region for Southern California sources. This educational resource helps you find native plants for your landscape.

    Find Nurseries

  • CalScape - Plant Communities

    Learn about plant communities natural to your area including coastal sage scrub, chaparral, and oak woodland. Design landscapes that mimic natural ecosystems for maximum wildlife benefit.

    Explore Plant Communities

Water-Wise Landscaping

Create beautiful landscapes that conserve water and support wildlife using California-friendly principles.

  • UC ANR - California-Friendly Landscaping

    Principles for plant selection, soil improvement, and water efficiency that can reduce water use by 50% or more while supporting local wildlife and creating healthy ecosystems.

    View UC Resources

  • CNPS - Landscape Design with California Native Plants

    Design principles for native gardens based on plant communities natural to your area. Access free educational resources and guides for creating successful native landscapes.

    View Design Principles

Certification & Local Examples

Get your yard certified as wildlife habitat or visit local demonstration gardens for inspiration.

  • National Wildlife Federation - Certified Wildlife Habitat

    Certify your yard as official wildlife habitat by providing food, water, cover, and places to raise young. Receive a certificate and sign for your yard recognizing your conservation efforts.

    Certify Your Habitat

  • Temecula Valley Rose Society - Pollinator Garden

    Visit this local demonstration garden featuring native plants, wildlife habitats, water capture design, rock-lined basins for erosion control, and educational signs. Open for visits and educational seminars.

    Location:

    Rose Haven Heritage Garden

    28706 Diaz Rd, Temecula, CA

    Public educational facility - free to visit

    Visit Rose Society