Native and Drought-Resistant Plantings for Greater Victoria – Resilient Beauty, Designed by Nature

Tired of thirsty, high-maintenance plants that struggle through our dry summers? At Ascent Yard Care, we specialize in designing and installing native and drought-tolerant gardens that thrive in Greater Victoria’s unique coastal climate—while reducing water use, lowering maintenance, and supporting local biodiversity.

Why Native and Drought-Tolerant Plantings Make Sense in Victoria

Victoria’s Mediterranean-style climate—wet winters and dry summers—makes traditional lawns and imported ornamentals hard to maintain. Water restrictions, dry soil, and summer heatwaves can stress the average garden.

Drought-resistant planting solves this with:

• Less irrigation (even in peak summer)
• Low-maintenance growth
• Long-term cost savings
• Better resilience to pests, drought, and disease
• Support for pollinators and native wildlife

Whether you’re redoing a front yard, refreshing garden beds, or planting a new border along a hedge or driveway, native and drought-tolerant plants are the smart way forward.

What Plants Thrive in Victoria’s Dry Summers?

We create plantings that match your soil, sun exposure, and aesthetic goals. Popular picks include:

Native Species

• Nootka rose – low-growing and tough, with pollinator-friendly blooms
• Ocean spray – elegant flowering shrub for part sun
• Red-flowering currant – early-season blooms and bird-friendly berries
• Oregon grape – evergreen, with tough leaves and yellow spring flowers
• Sword fern – a hardy, structural anchor in shaded zones

Drought-Resistant Ornamentals

• Lavender – fragrant, pollinator-friendly, and thrives in dry beds
• Sedum (stonecrop) – succulent groundcover with bright summer blooms
• Russian sage – airy purple flowers with high heat tolerance
• Yarrow – drought-tough with flat flower heads in many colours
• Artemisia – silvery foliage and low water demand
• California lilac (Ceanothus) – evergreen with vivid blue flowers in spring

These plants aren’t just survivors—they create stunning, layered, textural gardens that evolve with the seasons and need little intervention.

What to Expect From Our Planting Service

At Ascent Yard Care, we do more than drop plants in the ground—we design landscapes that thrive.

Our process includes:

• Site assessment for soil, light, and drainage
• Plant selection based on your aesthetic and maintenance goals
• Optional soil amendments or compost top-up for long-term plant health
• Professional installation with attention to spacing, layering, and access
• Mulching to reduce water needs and suppress weeds
• Follow-up care advice or maintenance package

We use high-quality, locally sourced plants and carefully plan each bed or border for lasting performance.

Ideal for:

• Homeowners dealing with dry, sunbaked soil
• Those who want less maintenance and lower watering costs
• Clients interested in ecological gardening and native habitat support
• Replacing lawn with functional, beautiful alternatives
• Renovating tired, overgrown, or high-input garden beds

Serving All of Greater Victoria

We’ve installed drought-tolerant and native gardens in:

• Oak Bay
• Saanich
• Central and North Saanich
• View Royal
• Fairfield & Rockland
• Metchosin
• Sidney and beyond

Ready to Plant a Smarter Garden?

We’re currently booking native and drought-tolerant planting projects across Greater Victoria. Whether you’re starting fresh or upgrading an existing garden, we’ll help you design a yard that works with nature—not against it.

Send us a few photos or request a walkthrough—we’ll give you a tailored plan and professional quote.

Ascent Yard Care – Native and Drought-Resistant Planting for Greater Victoria

Smart gardens. Low maintenance. Long-term beauty.