Common name:Giant Feather Grass
Botanical name:Stipa gigantea
This grass will grow 2'-3' tall and 2'-3' wide. It has narrow, dark green leaves with golden flowers that bloom in the summer. Tall grasses are highly combustible.
Common name:Pink Gaura
Botanical name:Gaura lindheimeri 'Siskiyou Pink'
Pink Gaura is a profusely flowering perenial for all zones that grows 2-4ft. high. It has pink buds that open to showy pink and white flowers in spring and summer. It needs full sun and is drought tolerant.
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Common name:Blue Moor Grass
Botanical name:Sesleria caerulea
This grass will grow to about 18"-24"tall and 18"-24" wide. It has bluish green or gray green leaves.
Common name:Red Cross Kangaroo Paws
Botanical name:Anigozanthos flavidus 'Red Cross'
Red Cross Kangaroo Paws has spectacular, tall (4'-5'), multi- branched stems with rich burgundy coloration on both flowers and stems. The flowers open to reveal a green interior. It is a good strong grower with very dark red flowers.- San Marcos Growers
We can identify at least 11 steps of sustainable landscape renovation for consideration. They include critical design, installation and maintenance practices that conform to good principles of appropriate horticulture.
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Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.
Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.