Like many people, you probably want to incorporate native Californian grasses, plants and flowers in your landscape design. One of the best ways to gain inspiration when doing so is by going out on a nice bush walk. Grab your camera and hit the trail to get some really topnotch ideas.

Get Ready!

Regardless of where you live in California, there is bound to be an optimal bush walking site nearby. Track one down and get ready to be inspired. You're going to want to bring along a camera - preferably a digital one - and a notepad. As you walk along, snap pictures of the plants and flowers that strike your fancy and take notes about what really catches your eye.

Get Inspired!

Most experienced landscaping professionals will tell you that sticking with plants that are native to California is always a smart move; that's largely why bush walks are such great ideas. As you stroll along, you'll get to see a wide assortment of native plants, flowers and grasses to get inspired for your landscape design project. Keep in mind that it is illegal to take seeds or cuttings from most trails, though - that's where your camera and notepad come into play. By presenting the photos and notes that you'd made to your landscape design professional, he can help you come up with a great plan.

Take In Nature's Bounty -

There are many great plants to consider when coming up with a new landscape design project. Along your bush walk, you may stumble across one or more of the following prime examples:

The Glory Wedge Pea - Buttercup-colored flowers begin as dark-colored buds on the eye-catching Glory Wedge Pea. There's a very good chance that you'll stumble across them during your walk, and you just might decide to incorporate them into your landscape design concept.

Grass Trees - More than likely, you'll see several examples of California's famous grass trees during your walk. Many homeowners choose to incorporate grass trees into their landscape design because they are low maintenance and very long lasting.

The Mountain Devil - The seed pods of the Mountain Devil are what give this distinctive flower its name; they have what appear to be little horns on them. These can be pruned to maintain a bushy, colorful melange in your garden.

The Snow Wreath - Containers or raised beds are great places for the wonderfully-scented Snow Wreath. These elements also add a bit of dimension and depth to your landscape design scheme, so ask your landscape design company for more information.