Common name:Rosemary
Botanical name:Rosmarinus officinalis

Rosemary is hardy in full sun areas where winter temperatures do not drop below 10 degrees F. Rosemary is evergreen and makes a great aromatic hedge, 4'-6' tall and 2' wide. Foliage is used in cooking. Blue flowers appear in summer. This plant is drought tolerant once it's established. Bees love Rosemary!

Common name:Lavender, English
Botanical name:Lavandula angustifolia

A well-developed woody base is apparent with this evergreen subshrub. Its leaves assume an obtuse form, and have a grey-green color above and a white tomentose shade below. It is fragarant and needs little water, full sun, and well drained soils.

Common name:Artemisia, Angel's Hair
Botanical name:Artemisia schmidtiana

This perennial grows 2' high by 1' wide in a mound, covered with silvery white leaves. It blooms with yellow flowers in the summer.

Common name:Japanese Maple, Red Dragon
Botanical name:Acer palmatum 'Red Dragon'

A vigorous laceleaf maple. This plant develops excellent form, has deeply dissected red leaves, and a distinct weeping habit.

Managing Your Soil

Healthy soil is the cornerstone of a vibrant landscape. It provides oxygen and nutrients vital to plant growth and sustenance. It provides protection from the sun and stability for root systems.

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