Common name:Old Man Cactus
Botanical name:Cephalocereus senilis
This perennial cactus will grow 20-50' and produces rose colored blooms. It does best in full sun and dry soil.
Common name:Blue-blade
Botanical name:Opuntia violacea santa-rita
Opuntia violacea santa-rita is a cacti. Though perfectly hardy in the coldest winters, they need perfect drainage to survive winter freezes and thaws. It does well when grown in raised beds.
Sustainable landscaping is a term coined to mean sensible landscape practices that work within the limits of the Eco-system. This means within the limits of your local rainfall, soil conditions and sun patterns.
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Designer: Susan Frommer | Old West Wagon Wheel Adobe Entry |
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Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.