Common name:Bradford Callery Pear
Botanical name:Pyrus calleryana 'Bradford'
The 'Bradford' is a deciduous tree that grows to a size of 25'-30'. Profuse clusters of single white flowers are borne in the spring from noticeably sweeping branches.
Common name:Pink Muhly
Botanical name:Muhlenbergia capillaris
Mounding grass grows quickly to 3' x 3'. Leaves are medium green and turn tan in fall. Pink airy plumes appear in fall. Place plants where pink flower plumes can be backlit by the sun. Look for selections with deep pink flower plumes. Accepts full sun or partial shade. Very frost tolerant. Prune in early spring for best looking new growth. Native to Texas and Mexico.
| Designer: David A. Grant | Catch Basin Garden 2 |
Photographer: GardenSoft |
Soils and Compost:
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.
Integrated Pest Management:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.