Common name:Mexican Weeping Bamboo
Botanical name:Otatea acuminata aztecorum
This Bamboo is an exotic plant that has tall fronds that sway in the wind like a kelp bed forest. This plant can be invasive.
Common name:Pineapple Guava, Feijoa
Botanical name:Acca sellowiana
Classified as an evergreen shrub or a small tree, this plant can be pruned to almost any size or shape. Its foliage is gray green and silvery underneath. White flowers with bright red stamens can be seen, followed by 1"-4" long, oval, edible fruit. Full sun is required for proper growth.
Common name:Blue Moor Grass
Botanical name:Sesleria caerulea
This grass will grow to about 18"-24"tall and 18"-24" wide. It has bluish green or gray green leaves.
An efficient watering system applies the right amount of water to the right parts of the garden at the right time. This conserves water and saves you money.
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Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.