Common name:Silver Leaf Marguerite
Botanical name:Chrysanthemum frutescens 'Silver Leaf'
SIngle white flowers with yellow centers and silvery foliage highlight the 'Silver Leaf' variety. It exhibits dense, compact growth to 4' tall by 6' wide. This plant is considerably tougher and more drought tolerant than green-leaved marguerite varieties .-Monterey Bay Nursery
Common name:Long-leafed Yellow Wood
Botanical name:Podocarpus henkelii
This evergreen tree will grow 30'-50' high and 15'-20' wide. It has beautiful drooping, shiny green foliage all year-round. Leaves can be 5"-7" long when young, shorter when plant matures.
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Soils and Compost:
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.
Integrated Pest Management:
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.