Common name:Myer's Asparagus
Botanical name:Asparagus densiflorus 'Myers'
An evergreen groundcover, the 'Myers' also makes an excellent hanging basket plant when larger in size. Its formal looking fronds have an even, spiral arrangement of leaflets. It is damaged by severe frosts, and looks best with at least occasional watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Common name:Spanish Fir
Botanical name:Abies pinsapo
This evergreen conifer slowly grows to 10-30' tall and 5-15' wide. It has broadly conical branches in regular whorls that usually form a symmetrical crown. The needles are radially erect, stiff, long, very sharp-pointed, and thick. This small evergreen tree has a neat appearance; many varieties available today. Foliage is attractive blue-green needles with white undersides. It does best in full sun with fertile, acidic, well-draining, moist soil. It may not do well in clay soils. It tolerates some neutral and slightly alkaline soils. It has some tolerance for hot and dry climates.
Common name:Golden European Elder
Botanical name:Sambucus nigra ' Aurea Golden'
Deciduous shrub that has yellow foliage and vibrant pink flowers. Purple berries soon follow that are suitable for producing wine.
Designer: Debbie Synder-Brooks
Photographer: Debbie Snyder-Brooks
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.
