![California natives Sticky Monkey, Buckwheat, Salvia, Poppies, and Coyote Mint, among others, surround the bird bath to create a wildlife habitat, butterfly and bee garden, and this peaceful view from a glider love-seat.](https://topangastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bird-bath.jpg)
Native gardens have a wild feel to them. Not only because they support the local wildlife but the colors and shapes are often less structured. This birdbath gives both a focal point and structure to this native garden.
![clarkia-pink-flowers](https://topangastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/clarkia-pink-flowers-1024x683.jpeg)
These bright pink Clarkia massed below native coast live oaks create a riot of color in the spring.
![drought-tolerant-border](https://topangastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/drought-tolerant-border-1024x683.jpeg)
Although most of these drought tolerant bloomers are not California natives they are a good example of repetition and variation that although still loose and wild gives this border a sense of design and structure.
![topanga-courtyard-garden](https://topangastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/topanga-courtyard-garden-1024x683.jpg)
The stone terraced walls and central fountain give structure to an otherwise unruly masses of plants.
![rustic outdoor sone bench](https://topangastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/stone-bench-1024x683.jpg)
Here a mixed stone and rough wood bench establishes the entrance to this hillside home.
![hillside native topanga garden](https://topangastyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/hillside-garden-1024x683.jpg)