This Berkeley Hills gem is the perfect example of a low maintenance / high impact lawn conversion. What was once a high maintenance, high water lawn is now a gorgeous tapestry of succulents and perennials requiring 1/3 of the water and care of a traditional lawn. The plant palette is a combination of Agave, Leucadendron, Aeonium and Yucca. These Mediterranean plants love the free draining gentle slope and our mild Bay area weather.

 Fire-resistant succulents are excellent choices for wildfire-prone areas because their high water content and fleshy leaves slow flames, acting as natural firebreaks. Gravel mulch is excellent for fire-resistant landscaping, especially within 5 feet of buildings, because it's non-combustible and creates a vital firebreak, preventing embers from igniting structures, unlike flammable organic mulches.