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Japanese Spurge
Laurestinus Viburnum
Japanese Spurge

Common name:Japanese Spurge
Botanical name:Pachysandra terminalis

Pachysandra terminalis is a low-growing, shrubby, evergreen perennial groundcover. Grows 8-12 in. high. Shiny, dark green leaves are 2-4 in. long. Small white flowers are borne in 1-2 in. spikes.

Laurestinus Viburnum

Common name:Laurestinus Viburnum
Botanical name:Viburnum tinus

This evergreen shrub will grow 6-12' tall and has leathery green leaves with clusters of pink buds that bloom into white, fragrant flowers from fall to spring.

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Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.