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Cathedral Windows Coral Bells
Chinese Pistache
Common Zinnia
Japanese Fatsia
Garden Hydrangea
Cathedral Windows Coral Bells

Common name:Cathedral Windows Coral Bells
Botanical name:Heuchera 'Cathedral Windows'

This perennial grows to less than 1' tall and has dark green, veined leaves. Small white flower spikes bloom in spring and summer, reaching 2' tall overall height. It prefers part shade or shade in warm inland areas with medium amount of watering.

Chinese Pistache

Common name:Chinese Pistache
Botanical name:Pistacia chinensis

The Pistacia chinensis is a deciduous tree with broad, spreading growth to 50' in height. Its leaves have 10-16 leaflets, and the fall coloring arrives in beautiful shades of red, orange and yellow. Prune young trees to shape. This tree does not have edible nuts. Female trees have tiny red fruit, turning dark blue. It prefers full sun and deep, infrequent waterings. This is a great street or park tree.

Common Zinnia

Common name:Common Zinnia
Botanical name:Zinnia elegans

This annual will grow to about 4' tall and 2' wide. It has oval leaves with flowers could be orange, pink, red, yellow or white and bloom in spring, summer, and fall. Deadhead to encourage more blooming. Zinnias do best in hot dry summer areas. This pretty flower prefers full sun and well draining soil. Zinnia are great for dressing up entryways, walkways and containers.

Japanese Fatsia

Common name:Japanese Fatsia
Botanical name:Fatsia japonica

This evergreen shrub has large, glossy, fan-like leaves that grow to 16" wide. It has a moderate growth rate to a size of 5'-8' that can be kept lower with occasional pruning. It has a very lush, tropical appearance, and grows well in partial shade.

Garden Hydrangea

Common name:Garden Hydrangea
Botanical name:Hydrangea macrophylla

This deciduous shrub has bold, rich green foliage and large, showy clusters of flowers to 1' across. Borne in the summer and fall, the flowers are shades of pink, rose, red, white or blue.

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Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.