The succulents and cactus garden at the Newport Beach Civic Center
I believe California is the kingdom of succulents and cactus gardens. And I've been taking pictures of them for long years. There is trend to replace lawn (grass) in the front yard for cactus gardens to save water. Those are called "waterwise" gardens. This post is to show some arrangements, usually there is no a pattern because cactus and succulents are beautiful per se, but it's interesting to see small plants combined with tall ones and surrounding architecture as well. See most of the backgrounds with Palm trees. All pictures by Myriam Mahiques, personal archives.
Fullerton Arboretum
Fullerton Arboretum
Huntington Gardens and Library. There is a combination of sizes and textures.
Huntington Gardens and Library. A low cluster that allows us to enjoy the taller cactus.
Huntington Gardens and Library
Huntington Gardens and Library
Fullerton Arboretum
Fullerton Arboretum. A path is defined between a forest of cactus.
Fullerton Arboretum. An arrangement to let us walk around the cluster or the single cactus.
Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. A huge cactus with thin Palm trees behind.
Sherman Gardens and Library. Glass decoration enhancing the garden. A beautiful wooden pergola behind.
Rancho Dominguez
Rancho Dominguez. The winding path.
Rancho Dominguez. The path is edged with stones.
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