Terraces Garden 5

Common name:Trailing Rosemary
Botanical name:Rosmarinus officinalis 'Prostratus'

This horticultral selection grows at a moderate rate to 2' x 4'. Flowers are blue in color, and appear winter to spring. The the leaves dark green, and highly aromatic. This plant makes a good ground cover, and its leaves can be used as seasoning in cooking.

Common name:Christine Lantana
Botanical name:Lantana 'Christine'

Can be used as foundation or low hedge. Good sustitute for annuals in containers or beds. Berries that follow flowering are poisonous. Too much water and fertilizer cut down on bloom.

Common name:Smoketree, Wigtree
Botanical name:Cotinus coggygria

A deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to around 10' tall, this plant is grown for its wispy, thread-like flower clusters and outstanding fall color. The plant requires sun to part shade.

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:

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:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.