Common name:Evergreen Elm
Botanical name:Ulmus parvifolia
Semievergreen tree will grow about 35' x 35' with an umbrellalike canopy. It has leathery, dark green leaves and nonshowy green flowers in the spring. Will drop its leaves breifly in the winter. Accepts lawn conditions. Attractive bark. Native to China.
Common name:Carolina Laurel Cherry
Botanical name:Prunus caroliniana
This large evergreen shrub or small tree has leaves that are glossy and 2"-4" in length. It is excellent as either a formal hedge or an informal screen. It has creamy white flowers in late-winter and spring followed by small black berries.
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
In the fall, unless it is very hot outside, you can reduce your total watering time by 1/2.
Do not reduce run times, reduce the number of watering days.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.
