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Diamond-Shaped Pavers
Snow-In-Summer
Lamb's Ears
Blue Sage
Snow-In-Summer

Common name:Snow-In-Summer
Botanical name:Cerastium tomentosum

Masses of snow white flowers highlight this plant during the early summer season.

Lamb's Ears

Common name:Lamb's Ears
Botanical name:Stachys byzantina 'Silver Carpet'

This variety of Lamb's Ear does not produce flowers worthy of having. It is grown for the beautiful and soft silver grey foliage.

Blue Sage

Common name:Blue Sage
Botanical name:Salvia 'Allen Chickering'

The Allen Chickering sage is a perennial shrub that grows 2-5 ft. high and 2-4 ft. wide . It has blue flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. This shrub is native to California and is drought tolerant. -Cornflower Farms

Using Water Wisely

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: Sherri Osaka

Diamond-Shaped Pavers
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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.