Common name:Tuscan Blue Upright Rosemary
Botanical name:Rosmarinus officinalis 'Tuscan Blue'
The upright Rosemary is an upright shrub that grows 3-6 ft. tall. It has dark green leaves and bright showy lavender-blue flowers throughout the year. This shrub is drought tolerant and attracts butterflies. -Cornflower Farms
Common name:Manzanita Emerald Carpet
Botanical name:Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'
The 'Emerald Carpet' is an evergreen groundcover that grows to 1' tall by 6-8' wide. It is favored by many landscapers as the manzanita of choice for inland situations. It has dark green leaves and exhibits compact growth. This variety is relatively tolerant of adverse soil conditions. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Common name:Purple Ice Plant
Botanical name:Drosanthemum hispidum
Gets larger than some to 2' and not as good as erosion control being that it is not a good root downer. Flowers are dark purple and nice.
An efficient watering system applies the right amount of water to the right parts of the garden at the right time. This conserves water and saves you money.
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Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.
