Community Corner

Low-Water Landscaping Spotted In Alameda: Photo Of The Day

Flamboyant flowers are blooming around Alameda, but water-wise landscaping has also been embraced by some residents.

Aeonium plant in Alameda, Calif.
Aeonium plant in Alameda, Calif. (Geoff​ Geiger)

ALAMEDA, CA — Geoff Geiger photographed this Aeonium plant in Alameda. The low-water plant was also surrounded by mulch, further reducing the need for watering.

Geoff liked "its rose-like circularity and undulating blossoms."

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