Naive Plant Gardening 101: Get Your Native Plants Ready for Summer

The long days of summer are just around the corner. This is a time when many native plants go into hibernation, but with the right care, California native plant gardens can shine. Join Oscar Lucario—a landscape designer with over 25 years of experience—as he explains ways to help your plants thrive through heat and dryness. We’ll cover seasonal pruning, water budgeting, plant-by-plant care tips, and easy design adjustments that increase beauty, resilience, and habitat value all summer long. The information contained in the multimedia content (“Video Content”) posted represents the views and opinions of the original creators of such Video Content and does not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the California Native Plant Society ("CNPS"). The mere appearance of Video Content on the Site does not constitute an endorsement by CNPS of such Video Content.