Common name:Ground Cover Myoporum
Botanical name:Myoporum parvifolium
This great groundcover will grow 9" high and 9' wide and does well in partial or full sun with moderate watering. It produces delicate white flowers that bloom in summer and are surrounded by tiny, bright green leaves. It makes a wonderful lawn alternative. It is prone to frost damage but it is worth this sacrifice.If cut back hard it will releaf quickly and return to it's bright color in no time. Creates a bright green refreshing look in high desert environments.
Common name:Pfitzer Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzeriana'
This fast-growing juniper reaches a size of 5' x 10'. Featherly gray-green foliage is prickly and has a nice fragrance when crushed. Native to China.
Common name:Creeping Fig, Climbing Fig
Botanical name:Ficus pumila
This is one of the few plants that can attach itself securely to wood, masonry, or metal. Because there is no limit to its size, it can overcome an entire buliding. It is most often found in colder climates. This vine will not climb on southern or western walls.
Common name:White Birch, European White Birch
Botanical name:Betula pendula
This medium-size weeping tree will grow to about 40' tall and has a whitish/brown bark with deciduous green leaves.
Common name:Aloe Vera or Medicinal Aloe or Barb
Botanical name:Aloe vera
The rosette of this plant consists of fleshy gray green leaves, which are narrow, succulent and erect with soft spines on margins. This Aloe is a slow to moderate grower. Flowers are spikes of yellow, 2'-3' tall and bloom late winter to summer. This aloe can form large clumps. It will tolerate full to partial sun, needs some supplemental water in heat and good drainage. It attracts hummingbirds. This aloe is a Mediterranean native. Use for burns and abrasions. Frost sensitive, keep protected.
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Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
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.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.