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Stacked Rock
Yellow Lavender Cotton
Dwarf European Cranberry Bush
Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo
Yellow Lavender Cotton

Common name:Yellow Lavender Cotton
Botanical name:Santolina pinnata ssp. neapolitana

Yellow Cotton is a low shrub to about 2' and a little bit wider. It has dense, rich green foliage and yellow flowers. It creates a distinct Mediterranean look.

Dwarf European Cranberry Bush

Common name:Dwarf European Cranberry Bush
Botanical name:Viburnum opulus 'Compactum'

This deciduous shrub will grow 4'-5' tall and has dark green leaves that turn yellow, bright red, or reddish purple in the fall. Clusters of small flowers bloom in the spring followed by large red fruit.

Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo

Common name:Nandina, Heavenly Bamboo
Botanical name:Nandina domestica

Nandina domestica is a graceful upright shrub that grows from 3'-6' in height. It gets its name from its bamboo-like growth habit. When thinned from the center it bears a remarkable resemblance to bamboo. It is best used in groups. It can be used in a shaded patio or out in a shrub border with full sun. An interesting feature of Heavenly Bamboo is the bronze color in the new growth when planted in full sun. It also bears clusters of white flowers in the spring.

Designer: Homeowner

Stacked Rock
Image: 12 of 16

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Practice grass-cycling by leaving short grass clippings on lawns after mowing, so that nutrients and organic matter are returned to the soil.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.