Common name:Lilac Vine, Coral Pea
Botanical name:Hardenbergia violacea
Hardenbergia violacea rosea an evergreen, shrubby vine. Leaves are usually undivided, 2"-4" long. Flowers are lilac or rose and look like sweet peas. Flower color depends on the cultivar.
Common name:Blue Haven Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Haven'
A somewhat narrow shrub of loose, columnar form to 20' tall, the 'Blue Haven' can be kept much lower with shearing. Its coarse foliage is a silvery blue color. It is good for tall hedges or as a single accent specimen. Full sun should be present for best growth.
Common name:Myrtle, True Myrtle
Botanical name:Myrtus communis
This evergreen shrub is 6' high and 5' wide with aromatic leaves. It blooms with white, sweet-scented flowers followed by bluish black berries. It can be grown in sun or partial shade; well drained soil is essential.
Sustainable landscaping is a term coined to mean sensible landscape practices that work within the limits of the Eco-system. This means within the limits of your local rainfall, soil conditions and sun patterns.
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Designer: Jan Smithen | Going up the Walls |
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.