Common name:Blackfoot Daisy
Botanical name:Melampodium leucanthum
Small mounding perennial grows quickly to 1' x 2'. White daisylike flowers with yellow centers cover the plant nearly year-round The leaves are narrow and gray-green. Accepts full sun or partial shade but blooms better in the sun. Bright and colorful groundcover. Plant in well-drained soil. Native to the southwest U.S. and Mexico.
Common name:Summit Golden Ash
Botanical name:Fraxinus pennsylvanica 'Summit'
This is a large tree with a compact oval crown, and a dense, twiggy structure. It has uniform and upright growth. It requires wet soil and frequent watering. 45' tall with 25' spread. Deeply furrowed bark. Hardy to -35 deg F. Yellow fall color.
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Group plants according to their water needs.
Creating separate zones for drought-tolerant plants, medium water-use plants, and water-thirsty grass will help prevent overwatering.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.
