Common name:Bloodgood Japanese Maple
Botanical name:Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'
The Japanese Maple is a small tree standing only 20-25 feet high and 20 feet wide. It's outstanding foliage is a somber red and contrasts nicely with the bark. The tree also has a striking scarlet fall color.
Common name:Oldham Bamboo
Botanical name:Bambusa oldhamii
This bamboo will grow 40'-55' tall and has large leaves with green culms which can be 4" in diameter. This plant does best in full sun with regular watering. It is a clumping type so roots are not considered invasive. Also called Oldham Bamboo.
Common name:Blue Star Creeper
Botanical name:Laurentia fluviatilis
Laurentia fluviatilis has bright green, nearly stemless, 1/4 in. leaves. In late spring and summer, these form a backdrop for equally tiny, star-shaped pale blue flowers.
Common name:Mondo Grass, Lily Grass
Botanical name:Ophiopogon japonicus
This Ophiopogon japonicus is a grass-like plant growing to about 6-8' high. Its leaves are 1/8" wide, and about 8-12" long. It makes a beautiful ground cover or accent plant, and does well in oriental gardens.
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: William S. Snowden Landscape
Photographer: GardenSoft
Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.
