Common name:California Pepper, Mission Pepper
Botanical name:Schinus molle
The California Pepper is a fast growing evergreen tree that will mature to a height of 25'-40' and as wide. Its bright green leaves are divided into many narrow, 1.5"-2" long leaflets.
Common name:Jupiter's Beard, Red Valerian
Botanical name:Centranthus ruber
This groundcover is a self seeding annual in the high desert. It will grow 1'-3' high and has medium-size blue/green leaves with red, pink, or white flowers that bloom in the summer.The most common color is red.
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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.
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.
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.
