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Sweet Bay, Bay Leaf, Grecian Laurel
Island Snapdragon, Catalina Is. Bus
Holly Oak
Sweet Bay, Bay Leaf, Grecian Laurel

Common name:Sweet Bay, Bay Leaf, Grecian Laurel
Botanical name:Laurus nobilis

This aromatic tree or large shrub is composed of a cluster of many straight, branched stems Sweet Bay is densely pyramidal in shape with dark, glossy green leaves which are used in cooking.

Island Snapdragon, Catalina Is. Bus

Common name:Island Snapdragon, Catalina Is. Bus
Botanical name:Galvezia speciosa

Island bush snapdragon is an evergreen shrub or vine that grows from 2-3 ft. high and 3-5 ft. across with red spring and summer flowers. This plants needs partial shade in hot inland areas. It is a California native that is drought tolerant. It attracts hummingbirds. - Cornflower Farms

Holly Oak

Common name:Holly Oak
Botanical name:Quercus ilex

This evergreen oak has a moderate growth rate to 30-60' tall and as wide. The leaves are 1 1/2-3" long, 1/2-1" wide, and either toothed or smooth-edged. It has a rich, dark green leaf color.

Solving Runoff Problems

Importance of Watershed

A watershed is a land area that drains rain and other water into a creek, river, lake, wetland, or groundwater aquifer. Water from your neighborhood also enters the watershed through the storm drain system and flows directly to local creeks without any treatment. It often is contaminated by pollutants that can be toxic to fish, wildlife, and people.

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Smooth River Rock and Garden

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Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.