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African Fern Pine
Violet Trumpet Vine
African Fern Pine

Common name:African Fern Pine
Botanical name:Afrocarpus elongatus

Soft, narrow, pointed leaves on graceful arching branches characterize this plant. The foliage is gray green, and the plant can be used as an individual specimen, screen, or even a small tree.

Violet Trumpet Vine

Common name:Violet Trumpet Vine
Botanical name:Clytostoma callistegioides

As an evergreen vine, this species grows under sun or partial shade. From the months of April to July, lavender trumpet-shaped flowers will appear on the vine.

Dealing With Drought

More than half of the water used at your home is for outside purposes. Studies show that on average, half of the water used outdoors is wasted. The leading cause of waste is incorrectly set and poorly managed irrigation controllers. The second biggest cause of wastage is broken irrigation equipment that goes undetected. There are a few basic things you can do to make a big difference in your water use.

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Designer: Nan Simonsen Nanscapes

Outdoor Dining Table Deluxe

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Integrated Pest Management:

Remove irrigation water and fertilizer from areas where you don't want weeds to grow.