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Gold Flame Spirea
Common Snowball
Gold Flame Spirea

Common name:Gold Flame Spirea
Botanical name:Spiraea japonica 'Goldflame'

The 'Gold Flame' is a deciduous shrub that grows to a height of 3'-4'. New leaves emerge with a bronze color, and turn yellow as they expand. The flowers are rosy red from June through the fall season. It should be grown with full sun.

Common Snowball

Common name:Common Snowball
Botanical name:Viburnum opulus 'Snowball'

The 'Roseum' is a large, deciduous shrub with leaves that are 2"-4" long and as wide, and are maple-like in shape. Large, "snowball" clusters of white flowers are grown in the spring. The foliage turns to pleasing shades of red and orange. Growth should occur under conditions of full sun.

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Soils and Compost:

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

Water-Saving Tip:

Make sure ponds and water features aren't leaking, splash out is minimized, and water for streams and waterfalls is recirculated.

Keeping water surface areas small and partially shaded will also reduce evaporation.

Integrated Pest Management:

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