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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Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.
Ask for low water use plants at your local nursery.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.
