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Along the Wood Fence
Hedge Lavender, Lavandin
Marguerite Daisy Dwarf Yellow
Wheeler's Dwarf Pittosporum
Bearded Iris
Hedge Lavender, Lavandin

Common name:Hedge Lavender, Lavandin
Botanical name:Lavandula X intermedia

With tall, 24-30" stems, 'Provence' has true, lavender colored flowers that are fragrant and excellent for cutting. It flowers in early June and has large, gray/green leaves.

Marguerite Daisy Dwarf Yellow

Common name:Marguerite Daisy Dwarf Yellow
Botanical name:Chrysanthemum frutescens 'Dwarf Yellow'

This Marguerite has a profusion of yellow flowers in the spring and summer. It grows to about 4ft and forms a round mound of bright yellow when in bloom.

Wheeler's Dwarf Pittosporum

Common name:Wheeler's Dwarf Pittosporum
Botanical name:Pittosporum tobira 'Wheeler's Dwarf'

This handsome dwarf form of the Pittosporum tobira grows into a low, dense mound that is covered with glossy, evergreen foliage.

Bearded Iris

Common name:Bearded Iris
Botanical name:Iris Bearded Hybrids

This perennial will grow 1'-3' tall and has medium sized, blue green leaves with flowers of different colors that bloom in spring. It needs well draining soil and full sun. Many are fragrant and rebloom several times a year. Plant rhizomes in Sept or Oct. They need water once a week during the hot spells. Top dress with compost and gypsum in January and August.

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Along the Wood Fence

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

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

Integrated Pest Management:

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