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Beach Strawberry, Sand Strawberry
Purple Shamrock
Beach Strawberry, Sand Strawberry

Common name:Beach Strawberry, Sand Strawberry
Botanical name:Fragaria chiloensis

This perennial grows 4"-8" high with tooth-edged leaves and ornamental strawberries during the fall. Cut back or mow in early spring to encourage new growth.

Purple Shamrock

Common name:Purple Shamrock
Botanical name:Oxalis triangularis

Ornamental shamrock-shaped foliage is rich burgundy red. Creates a loose mound 5" tall, 10" wide. Dainty pink star-shaped flowers.

Designer: Homeowner

Small Watering Hole
Image: 11 of 12

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Water-Saving Tip:

In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.

Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.

Integrated Pest Management:

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