Common name:Hosta (hybrid) assorted
Botanical name:Hosta hybrids
Has various leaf shapes, textures and colors. They form striking clumps. Both flowers and foliage are nice in fresh arrangements. Part to full shade. Keep away from slugs.
Common name:Ever Red Japanese Maple
Botanical name:Acer palmatum 'Ever Red'
The Laceleaf Japanese Maple stands 10 feet high and 12 feet wide, with a pendulous growth habit and silver pubescens on new growth.
Common name:Snowhill or Smooth Hydrangea
Botanical name:Hydrangea arborescens 'Grandiflora'
It is a common landscape plant known for its large heads of sterile white flowers that produce an outstanding display all summer.
Designer: Debbie Snyder-Brooks
Photographer: Debbie Snyder-Brooks
Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.