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:
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
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:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.