Common name:Thyme Leafed Fuchsia, Teardrop Fuch
Botanical name:Fuchsia thymifolia
This Fuschia grows to a size of 4' tall and wide, with tiny leaves and miniature, single dark rose pink. edible flowers that are produced through the warm season. It is a plant that is resistant to Fuschia Mite. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Common name:Dalmation Bellflower
Botanical name:Campanula portenschlagiana
The Dalmation Bellflower is a mounding, deciduous perennial that forms a curtain of purple flowers often blooming in waves throughout the year. It should be grown in areas with sun to partial shade. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Common name:Leather Leaf Fern
Botanical name:Rumohra adiantiformis
This fern will grow to 3' tall and has glossy, deep green leaves that look great in floral arrangements.
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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Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.
