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Dazzler Flax
Phormium 'Dazzler'
Dazzler Flax is a New Zealand flax with large reddish leaves from 3-6' in height.
Bearberry
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi
A hardy, creeping evergreen shrub, it grows 6-12" high and spreads as much as 10-12'. It has glossy green leathery leaves attached to dark brown branches. Its flowers are white to light pink in late winter and early spring; berries are bright red.
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Flax and Shrubs on Parkway
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.
Water Saving Tip
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.
Integrated Pest Management
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.