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Japanese Iris
Japanese Iris

Common name:Japanese Iris
Botanical name:Iris ensata 'Marbled Lavender'

This perennial can reach 6' tall and has large green leaves with deep lavender flowers that bloom in summer.

Using Water Wisely

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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Designer: Sidney Baumgartner

Elevated Catwalk

Photographer: GardenSoft/Acacia Software

Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Integrated Pest Management:

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