Common name:Lavender, English 'Hidcote'
Botanical name:Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
This is a slow growing lavender that grows to 1'-2' tall and wide,with violet flowers that bloom in spring and summer. It is drought tolerant, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Dried flowers are great in arrangements. This Lavender prefers full sun and is drought tolerant once it's established. It is also cold tolerant. Flowers are fragrant.
Common name:Manzanita 'Emerald Carpet'
Botanical name:Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'
The 'Emerald Carpet' is an evergreen groundcover that grows to 1' tall by 6'-8' wide. It is favored by many landscapers as the manzanita of choice for inland situations. It has dark green leaves and exhibits compact growth. This variety is relatively tolerant of adverse soil conditions. -Monterey Bay Nursery
More than half of the water used at your home is for outside purposes. Studies show that on average, half of the water used outdoors is wasted. The leading cause of waste is incorrectly set and poorly managed irrigation controllers. The second biggest cause of wastage is broken irrigation equipment that goes undetected. There are a few basic things you can do to make a big difference in your water use.
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Photographer: City of Ashland
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.
