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Violet Trumpet Vine
Mirror Plant, Looking-Glass Plant
Violet Trumpet Vine

Common name:Violet Trumpet Vine
Botanical name:Clytostoma callistegioides

As an evergreen vine, this species grows under sun or partial shade. From the months of April to July, lavender trumpet-shaped flowers will appear on the vine.

Mirror Plant, Looking-Glass Plant

Common name:Mirror Plant, Looking-Glass Plant
Botanical name:Coprosma repens

This spreading, evergreen shrub will reach 3' tall and has glossy, oval leaves that make for a nice foundation plant.

Dealing With Drought

More than half of the water used at your home is for outside purposes. Studies show that on average, half of the water used outdoors is wasted. The leading cause of waste is incorrectly set and poorly managed irrigation controllers. The second biggest cause of wastage is broken irrigation equipment that goes undetected. There are a few basic things you can do to make a big difference in your water use.

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Pam's Planter

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Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.