Here’s a simple way to help out (if you are in California) Type your address in here:
To get a list of plants that are native to your microclimate (based on 100+ years of surveys). You can filter based on shade, fire safety, bee and bird attractors, deer proof, whether they need to be watered, pruned, etc.
Then, buy some of those plants at a nearby participating nursery (which you can also find on that site).