Common name:Hollywood Twisted Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka'
This conifer grows at a slow rate to 20' x 10'. It is a wild-looking tree that will give an artistic accent to any setting. It has an upright habit which includes broad, shrubby branches that spread irregularly but gracefully. Keep pruning to a minimum to enjoy this plant's natural beauty. Never use hedge shears.
Common name:Crape Myrtle
Botanical name:Lagerstroemia indica
The new leaves of this species are 2" long, bright green, and tinged with bronze. Its fall color is affected by the weather. While it has a bare outline, its rounded seed capsules add interest. Its delicate flowers bloom in 6"-12" long clusters. The colors of its flowers are shades of red, rose, pink, purple, and white. It thrives on heat, and new cultivars have been created that resist mildew.
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Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.
Replace damaged nozzles or heads with those identical to other heads on the same valve.
Mixing different types of heads on the same valve will create overly dry areas or overly wet areas.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.
