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: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:Glossy Abelia
Botanical name:Abelia X grandiflora
Abelia X grandiflora is a semi-evergreen shrub of medium size. It has small, white, fragrant flowers that bloom from spring through the fall season. Bracts add a bronzy tint to the flowers. Abelia makes a good sheared hedge or screen. When unsheared, it is naturally arching.
Common name:Black-Eyed Susan
Botanical name:Rudbeckia hirta
Bright yellow, large, daisy-like flowers that grow all summer and fall highlight this daisy variety.
Designer: Phil Thornburg Winterbloom
Photographer: Phil Thornburg Winterbloom
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.