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Orange Sedge Carex testacea Orange Sedge, scientifically known as Carex testacea, is an ornamental grass known for its distinctive coloration and graceful appearance. Originating from New Zealand, this plant has gained popularity in landscaping for its vibrant foliage and adaptability to various growing conditions. Its unusual orange color, [...]

Cleveland Sage Salvia clevelandii x luecophylla Cleveland Sage, scientifically known as Salvia clevelandii, is a fragrant and visually appealing perennial shrub native to Southern California and parts of northern Baja California. It's a member of the mint family (Lamiaceae) and is cherished for its aromatic leaves, colorful blossoms, [...]

California Lilac Ceanothus griseus horizontalis While this native comes in all sizes and shapes, this creeping variety will grow 2-3’ tall and 12’ wide. Its waxy evergreen leaves are adorned with dense puffs of purple flowers that bloom early in spring, providing essential pollinator habitat when not much [...]

Toyon Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia), also known as California holly or Christmas berry, is a native evergreen shrub or small tree that is prominent in the coastal and chaparral regions of California and parts of the western United States. It is well-known for its distinctive red berries, [...]

Elderberry Sambucus nigra Elderberry, scientifically known as Sambucus nigra, is a deciduous shrub native to Europe and North America. Renowned for its clusters of small, dark purple to black berries, elderberry is not only valued for its ornamental appeal but also for its culinary and medicinal uses. This [...]

Black Mission Fig Ficus carica The Black Mission Fig tree (Ficus carica) is a deciduous tree renowned for its distinctive, lobed leaves and sweet, succulent fruits. Originating from the Mediterranean region and Western Asia, fig trees have been cultivated for thousands of years for their delicious fruit and [...]

Pakistani Red Mulberry Morus alba x rubra The Pakistani Red Mulberry, Morus rubra, also known simply as Red Mulberry, is a deciduous tree revered for its delicious fruit and ornamental attributes. Native to the Indian subcontinent, including Pakistan, this tree has gained popularity for its sweet and succulent [...]

Pomegranate Punica granatum The pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is prized for its vibrant and unique fruit, the pomegranate. Native to the Middle East and Mediterranean regions, the pomegranate plant has been cultivated for centuries for its culinary, ornamental, and medicinal properties. [...]

On July 29th, Daily Acts partnered with the City of Healdsburg, Sonoma Zero Waste, and the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water Partnership to put on a Rainwater Harvesting Tour in Healdsburg. Participants toured two Healdsburg residents, Brigette and Linda’s, landscapes to learn about the exciting ways rainwater and Laundry-to-Landscape greywater can be used to build drought resilience [...]

On Saturday June 10th, 2023, Daily Acts partnered with the City of Petaluma to host a Laundry-to-Landscape Graywater Installation for Petaluma residents, Brian Oh and his family. Through an application process developed and distributed by Daily Acts, Brian and his family were chosen as the installation site because of the proximity and location of his [...]