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Lilac Vine, Coral Pea
Blue Haven Juniper
Myrtle, True Myrtle
Lilac Vine, Coral Pea

Common name:Lilac Vine, Coral Pea
Botanical name:Hardenbergia violacea

Hardenbergia violacea rosea an evergreen, shrubby vine. Leaves are usually undivided, 2"-4" long. Flowers are lilac or rose and look like sweet peas. Flower color depends on the cultivar.

Blue Haven Juniper

Common name:Blue Haven Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Haven'

A somewhat narrow shrub of loose, columnar form to 20' tall, the 'Blue Haven' can be kept much lower with shearing. Its coarse foliage is a silvery blue color. It is good for tall hedges or as a single accent specimen. Full sun should be present for best growth.

Myrtle, True Myrtle

Common name:Myrtle, True Myrtle
Botanical name:Myrtus communis

This evergreen shrub is 6' high and 5' wide with aromatic leaves. It blooms with white, sweet-scented flowers followed by bluish black berries. It can be grown in sun or partial shade; well drained soil is essential.

Sustainable Landscaping Fundamentals

Sustainable landscaping is a term coined to mean sensible landscape practices that work within the limits of the Eco-system. This means within the limits of your local rainfall, soil conditions and sun patterns.

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Designer: Jan Smithen

Going up the Walls

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.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.