Common name:Fern Pine
Botanical name:Podocarpus gracilior
Soft, narrow, pointed leaves on graceful arching branches charatcerize this plant. The foliage is gray-green, and the plant can be used as an individual specimen, screen, or even a small tree.
Common name:Lilac Vine, Coral Pea
Botanical name:Hardenbergia violacea
Hardenbergia violacea rosea an evergreen shrubby vine. Leaves are usually undivided, 2-4 in. long. Flowers are lilac or rose and look like sweet peas.
Common name:Sprenger Asparagus
Botanical name:Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'
This plant is given a soft, mound-like appearance by the long, arching branches that are found covered with small, bright green leaves. It is able to grow in either full sun or partial shade.
Common name:Leather Leaf Fern
Botanical name:Rumohra adiantiformis
This fern will grow to 3' tall and has glossy, deep green leaves that look great in floral arrangements.
Designer: Ann Breemer Designs
Photographer: GardenSoft
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.