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California Landscape Materials Guide

The California-specific landscape material shortlist — with regional notes.

The California shortlist

  • California Gold DG — statewide default pathway material.
  • Class 2 AB (Caltrans-spec) — subgrade for hardscape.
  • Mexican beach pebble — modern accent, Bay Area especially.
  • 3/4" drain rock — French drains and behind walls.
  • Salt-and-pepper granite — desert-modern fields (Inland Empire).

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