Common name:Variegated Tobira
Botanical name:Pittosporum tobira 'Variegata'
This variegated evergreen shrub or small tree has creamy margins on its gray green leaves. In spring, clusters of small, cream-colored flowers appear with the fragrance of orange blossoms. Variegated Tobira is often used to brighten shaded areas.
Common name:Pine Muhly, Mexican Deer Grass
Botanical name:Muhlenbergia dubia
This attractive grass reaches 3' tall (with blooms) and wide. Foliage is narrow, green, and evergreen. This plant forms a clump with erect, tan flowers spikes in summer and fall. It prefers full sun in well draining soil. It is drought tolerant once it's established. Heat and cold tolerant.
Common name:Brisbane Box
Botanical name:Lophostemon confertus
This evergreen tree will grow 30'-45' tall and 25' wide. It has leathery, glossy dark green leaves and inconspicuous white flowers in summer. The reddish brown, flaky bark resembles Eucalytpus, while the foliage resembles Ficus.
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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.