Common name:California Pepper, Mission Pepper
Botanical name:Schinus molle
The California Pepper is a fast-growing evegreen tree that will mature to a height of 25-40' and as wide. Its bright green leaves are divided into many narrow, 1 1/2-2" long leaflets.
Common name:Jade Plant
Botanical name:Crassula ovata
Crassula argentea is a evergreen shrub that grows to 2' to10' tall and 3' to 6' wide with light green leaves. It like full sun, low watering, and will live in any type of well drained soil.
Common name:Concha California Lilac
Botanical name:Ceanothus 'Concha'
Concha is a lilac that grows 6-8 ft. in height and width. It has small narrow leaves with intense dark blue flower clusters in spring. Tolerant of coastal and inland conditions. -Cornflower Farms
Common name:Italian Stone Pine
Botanical name:Pinus pinea
Italian Stone Pine has a moderate growth rate to 40-80' in height. It eventually forms a broad umbrella with a shaped, flat crown. The needles are in 2's, 5-8" long, and bright to gray-green in color.
We can identify at least 11 steps of sustainable landscape renovation for consideration. They include critical design, installation and maintenance practices that conform to good principles of appropriate horticulture.
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Designer: | Gnarled and Ancient |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
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.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.