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Red Outdoor Couch
Iceberg Floribunda Rose
Sweet-Pea Shrub
Creeping Fig
Golden Variegated Sedge
Iceberg Floribunda Rose

Common name:Iceberg Floribunda Rose
Botanical name:Rosa 'Iceberg'

This is a shrub rose (there are climbing varieties) with an abundance of fragrant, medium sized, white blooms. It is one of the most popular roses and very tough.

Sweet-Pea Shrub

Common name:Sweet-Pea Shrub
Botanical name:Polygala X dalmaisiana

This evergreen shrub grows to a height of 5'. Its leaves are blue green, and the flowers produced are pea-like, with a purplish pink color.

Creeping Fig

Common name:Creeping Fig
Botanical name:Ficus pumila

This is one of the few plants that can attach itself securely to wood, masonry, or metal. Because there is no limit to its size, it can overcome an entire buliding. It is most often found in colder climates. This vine will not climb on the south or west walls.

Golden Variegated Sedge

Common name:Golden Variegated Sedge
Botanical name:Carex elata 'Aurea'

This Sedge is a short ornamental grass the grows to about 3' in height.

Designer: Julie Molinare

Red Outdoor Couch

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.

Water Saving Tip:

In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.

Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.

Integrated Pest Management:

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