Common name:Radiant Manzanita
Botanical name:Arctostaphylos uva-ursi 'Radiant'
This is a low growing 6-8 inch high manzanita that grows 3-5ft. wide. Some of its outstanding features are the beautiful red stems, shiny red-green leaves and pink flowers that are followed by red berries in the fall. -Cornflower Farms
Common name:Hummingbird Sage, Pitcher Sage
Botanical name:Salvia spathacea
The extravagant leaves of this small clumping sage emit a perfectly sweet fragrance, which attracts hummingbirds. In the spring, the reddish pink flowering spikes become a deep fuchsia. It is a great plant for dry shade.
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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.
Water Saving Tip:
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.
Integrated Pest Management:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.