How to ask for help with your native plant garden

California Native Plant Garden Hotline

Chilopsis 'Desert Willow'
Regal desert willow

  • Do you need tips on starting a native plant garden?
  • Do you want to know where you can get native plants?
  • Have you purchased some native plants but have no idea how to put them in the ground?

If you have questions about growing California natives, the RSABG Garden Hotline is for you.
Contact Us At:
Native Plant Garden Hotline
Ph: (909)624-0838 or email: .


How To Ask for Information

Be sure to tell us as much as you can about the conditions of your garden and your plant:
  • Where is your garden?
  • What kind of area are you in - coastal, foothill, valley, desert, inland, other?
  • Tell us about your garden conditions - soil type, irrigation, sun exposure, etc.
  • When was the plant in question put in?
  • Was it planted from seed, 1 gallon pot, 24" box, other?
  • Anything else that you think might help us to answer your question.
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