Common name:Elfin Creeping Thyme
Botanical name:Thymus praecox arcticus 'Elfin'
This 2" perennial groundcover is a great addition among other sun-loving perennials. Its creeping stems bear small purple flowers all summer. The plant spreads quickly, and should be placed in average to moist garden soil. The scented foliage can be used to flavor food. -Holland WIldflower Farm
Common name:Sunburst Hypericum
Botanical name:Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst'
Hypericum frondosum 'Sunburst' is a deciduous shrub or an evergreen in extemely mild climates. Forms a tight mound to 3' tall and wide. Blue-green leaves set off clusters of 1.5" wide, bright yellow flowers that bloom from midsummer to early fall.
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Soils and Compost:
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Water Saving Tip:
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.
Integrated Pest Management:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.