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Well Groomed Hillside
Coyote Brush, Twin Peaks #2
Lindheimer's Muhly Grass
Fescue, 'Siskyou Blue'
Coyote Brush, Twin Peaks #2

Common name:Coyote Brush, Twin Peaks #2
Botanical name:Baccharis pilularis 'Twin Peaks #2'

Twin Peaks II is a compact low growing shrub reaching 12-18 in. high with a 5-6 ft spread. It has dark leaves that are deeply toothed. - Cornflower Farms

Lindheimer's Muhly Grass

Common name:Lindheimer's Muhly Grass
Botanical name:Muhlenbergia lindheimeri

Native to Mexico and TX, this stunning clump-forming grass is a winter dormant grass in cold climates, but usually semi-deciduous in mild climates. From the fall into winter emerge the 5' tall upright flower inflorescence, that rise well above the blue- gray foliage. The flowers are at first purple, then mature to a grey color. Best in full sun with regular watering but will tolerate drought and light shade. -Randy Baldwin San Marcos Growers

Fescue, 'Siskyou Blue'

Common name:Fescue, 'Siskyou Blue'
Botanical name:Festuca 'Siskyou Blue'

Siskiyou Blue Fescue has beautiful blue grass blades to about 2' tall.

The Right Plant Right Place

Putting the right plants in the right places in the right groupings is both the challenge and art of good landscape design.

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Designer: Galbraith & Associates

Well Groomed Hillside
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Photographer: GardenSoft

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.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.