This document discusses strategies for creating a year-round colorful garden using California native plants. It begins by recommending choosing a color scheme, such as California's state colors of blue and gold, to limit plant choices. It then recommends planting an evergreen backdrop for year-round greenery and adding colorful shrubs, emphasizing those that bloom for long periods like sunflowers. The document provides examples of native plants that offer colorful flowers at different times of the year and in different conditions to provide continuous color displays. It stresses the importance of proper planting and care to maximize the visual impact of native plant gardens.