Common name:Date Palm, Arabian Desert Date Palm
Botanical name:Phoenix dactylifera
This tree, the source of edible dates, will grow up to 80' tall and has greyish-green leaves on a slender trunk. It does well in desert landscapes. This palm is often used in formal groupings around large buildings.
Common name:Red-Leaf or Fraser Photinia
Botanical name:Photinia X fraseri
The Photina X fraseri is an evergreen, medium-sized shrub with new foliage that is a glistening, copper red color. It is excellent as a hedge, screen, or accent plant. It should be grown under conditions of sun.
Common name:Heavenly Bamboo
Botanical name:Nandina domestica
Nandina domestica is a graceful upright shrub that grows from 3' - 6' in height. It gets its name from its bamboo-like growth habit. When thinned from the center, it bears a remarkable resemblance to bamboo. It is best used in groups. It can be used in a shaded patio or out in a shrub border with full sun. An interesting feature of Heavenly Bamboo is the bronze color in the new growth when planted in full sun. It also bears clusters of white flowers in the spring.
Common name:Mexican Fan Palm
Botanical name:Washingtonia robusta
The Mexican Fan Palm is a very tall, rapidly growing palm with large, fan-shaped leaves. It has a tropical look, and can grow several feet a year. This species is excellent for larger yards and lining streets.
Common name:Stella de Oro Daylily
Botanical name:Hemerocallis 'Stella de Oro'
*BLOOM DIA. 2 1/2" HT. 13"-17"
*BLOOM DESC: Profuse golden flowers.
*BLOOM CYCLE: Starts early to mid season. Rests awhile after first
cycle, then sends up second, third and sometimes fourth set of
blooms, depending on conditions. *FOLIAGE HT. 8"-12"
*FOLIAGE HABIT: Dormant or deciduous in all climates, sending up
a fresh, clean crop of leaves in early Spring.
*COMMENTS: The world's most popular daylily. Needs cool winters.
Not for coastal Southern California or Florida.
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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.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.