Common name:Japanese Viburnum
Botanical name:Viburnum japonicum
10 x 15' tall, 8-12 ' wide. A good hedge, screen or small tree. 6 in. leathery, shiny leaves.
Common name:Lavender Lady English Lavender
Botanical name:Lavandula angustifolia 'Lady'
A well-developed woody base is apparent with this evergreen subshrub. Its leaves assume an obtuse form, and have a grey-green color above and a white tomentose shade below. It needs little water, full sun, and well drained soils. Strong lavender scent for perfumes and sachets.
| Designer: Earthcraft Landscape Design | Rain Catchment |
Photographer: City of Santa Cruz |
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.
Water Saving Tip:
Group plants in your garden according to water needs (hydrozone).
Integrated Pest Management:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.