Common name:Japanese Spurge
Botanical name:Pachysandra terminalis
Pachysandra terminalis is a low-growing, shrubby, evergreen perennial groundcover. Grows 8-12 in. high. Shiny, dark green leaves are 2-4 in. long. Small white flowers are borne in 1-2 in. spikes.
Common name:Laurestinus Viburnum
Botanical name:Viburnum tinus
This evergreen shrub will grow 6-12' tall and has leathery green leaves with clusters of pink buds that bloom into white, fragrant flowers from fall to spring.
Common name:Big Blue Lily Turf
Botanical name:Liriope muscari
Grass-like clumps of dark green leaves 1" wide up to 18" long ae found on the Liriope muscari. It can reach a height of 12-15", and dark blue flowers spikes can be seen held above the leaves during the summer.
This is an excellent border, accent or ground cover plant that requires part shade exposure.
Healthy soil is the cornerstone of a vibrant landscape. It provides oxygen and nutrients vital to plant growth and sustenance. It provides protection from the sun and stability for root systems.
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Designer: Turner Fine Gardens
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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.
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.
