Common name:Waxleaf Privet
Botanical name:Ligustrum japonicum 'Texanum'
This dense evergreen shrub of an upright habit is capable of growing as a shrub or small tree. Its dark green, leathery leaves are opposite those of a simple evergreen plant.
Common name:Lippia, Creeping Lippia
Botanical name:Phyla nodiflora
This is a ground hugging, creeping, rugged subtropical groundcover. It can serve as a lawn substitute that can take some traffic, and it can be mowed. It attracts bees when it blooms. In the winter, it looks shabby. It is used in water gardens and for habitat restorations. Butterflies love this groundcover also. It prefers wet, sandy soil but does not tolerate salt water.
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Soils and Compost:
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.
Integrated Pest Management:
Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.