Common name:Compact Dwarf Boxwood
Botanical name:Buxus microphylla japonica 'Compacta'
This boxwood will typically grow 12-14" annually and the small leaves are 12" long and 14" wide. It is the slowest growing boxwood and does best in full shade.
Common name:Saucer Magnolia
Botanical name:Magnolia X soulangiana
This medium-sized tree will grow 25'-40' tall and has deciduous green leaves with pink flowers that bloom in the spring.
Common name:Ivy Geranium
Botanical name:Pelargonium peltatum
Clouds of single flowers are produced from spring through fall on This perennial, which should be planted in areas that receive protection from afternoon sun in warm inland areas. Ivy geranium reaches 2' tall and spreads to 3' wide. Leaves are shaped like ivy leaves, thus its common name. Flowers bloom from spring through fall in pink, white, red or violet. It looks great in containers as it spills over. Deadhead to encourage more blooming and keep plant bushy.
Common name:Petunia
Botanical name:Petunia X hybrida
This plant will grow 1'-3' tall and has medium-sized green leaves with multi-colored flowers that bloom in spring and summer.
Common name:Hollywood Juniper, Twisted Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka'
The dark green foliage on the branches of this Juniper start in a narrow cone shape when young but open up gracefully when older. Its twisted looking branches resemble flames. It may grow 15' tall in 15 years. Over time, the branches may lean to one side. Junipers are highly combustible plants.
Common name:Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass
Botanical name:Calamagrostis X acutiflora 'Karl Foerste
This ornamental perennial grass grows 4-6' tall x 1-1.5' wide and has semi-evergreen foliage that is green in spring and summer and turns green/brown in fall. The flowers bloom in mid June and emerge a light green but quickly turn to pink/purple.
Designer: Phil Thornburg Winterbloom
Photographer: Phil Thornburg Winterbloom
Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.