US POST OFFICE PROJECT
A big Thank You to all of you who have contributed to this project! We were able to fund raise close to 39k to make this possible.
Drought is normal for Southern California, but many of our public and commercial spaces are landscaped with water-thirsty plants.
To help create more climate resilient landscapes, South Pasadena Beautiful launched an initiative to create a new sustainable low-water garden at the South Pasadena Post Office that was completed in 2020. The main project unfolded in two phases, dying trees and grass in front of the building were replaced with disease-resistant shade trees and colorful, California-friendly planting. The second phase renovated the large lawn area to the side of the building with a decomposed granite patio and low-water plants and trees selected for their ability to attract birds and butterflies.
THE VISION
BEFORE
THE POST OFFICE LANDSCAPE WAS COMPLETED IN 2022
The final phase was re-landscaping the remaining grassy areas of the south side, adjacent to the public parking lot.
We installed a 100% California native, drought tolerant demonstration garden. The plants selected are naturally suited to the hot and sunny site and help the biodiversity by supporting pollination and providing food and shelter for wildlife. Plantings will provide color at different times of year, and include Cleveland Sage, St. Catherine’s Lace Buckwheat, Toyon, a Palo Verde ‘Desert Museum’ tree, among others.
Plan prepared and donated by June Scott
Now the plants are maturing and filling the space. What a difference!
