Common name:Deodar Cedar
Botanical name:Cedrus deodara
This fast-growing, coniferous evergreen is capable of reaching a size of 80' high by 40' wide. Its needles are a light, silvery green color, 2" long. Flowers are inconspicuous. Barrel shaped cones appear in fall and winter. Branches are pendulous and spreadings. Plant in area that has ample room for growth.
Common name:White Spruce
Botanical name:Picea glauca
Picea glauca is an evergreen tree,Cone-shaped, reaching 60'-70' tall. It has dense, stiff, blue green needles, with pendulous branches. Light brown cones appear on this tree in late summer/early fall. It prefers well draining, sandy soil in full sun. Please note that Picea generally do not grow well in Sunset Zones 8 and 9.
Common name:Creeping St. Johnswort, Aaron's Bea
Botanical name:Hypericum calycinum
Hypericum calycinum is an evergreen perennial groundcover. It reaches less than 1' tall and spreads 2'. Yellow flowers bloom in the summer. Foliage is dark green. In some areas, it is considered invasive. It prefers sandy and alkaline soil, full or part sun. It will not bloom if planted in complete shade. This is a great plant for a difficult hillside.
| Designer: Mariette Olsen | Tree Planter with Artificial Turf |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Soils and Compost:
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Water Saving Tip:
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.
Integrated Pest Management:
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.