Common name:European Grapevine
Botanical name:Vitis vinifera
Grows 20-30' vining branches. Many named cultivar varieties of eating and wine-grapes.
Common name:French Marigold
Botanical name:Tagetes patula
This plant will grow 1-3' tall and has small, dark green leaves with gold, orange, and yellow flowers that bloom in the summer and fall.
Common name:Slender Deutzia
Botanical name:Deutzia gracilis
A small deciduous shrub that grows to 3' or less, the leaves of the plant are bright green in color, 2 1/2" long, and sharp-toothed along the edges. In the spring, clusters of snowy white flowers cover the plant before the leaves.
Growth is best when full sun is available.
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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Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.