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:
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
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:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.