Common name:Italian Cypress
Botanical name:Cupressus sempervirens
This narrow tree will grow to about 25' tall and has small, green, scaled leaves.
Common name:Arizona Cypress
Botanical name:Cupressus arizonica
Conifer tree grows at a moderate rate to 50' x 20'. Leaves are tiny scales. They vary in color from blue-green to sliver and contrast nicely with the reddish brown bark. Accepts full sun. Needs well drained soil. Native to Arizona.
Common name:Soap Aloe
Botanical name:Aloe saponaria
This succulent plant will grow about 2' x 2'. Leaves are greenish-white with a reddish cast and often have brown shriveled tips. Tubular flowers are orange, pink, or red flowers that bloom in two or more bloom cycles winter through summer. Great in containers. Offsets will spread to form a groundcover in a few years. Native to South Africa.
| Designer: Sabina Munoz | Small Family Garden 7 |
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:
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.