Park Bench and Heuchera

Common name:Southwest Coral Bells
Botanical name:Heuchera sanguinea

Tufts of round, green evergreen leaves 2"-3" wide with scalloped edges accent this plant. It also produces wiry stems to 24" tall with open clusters of red-pink, bell-shaped flowers in spring and summer. Plant in part to full shade in warm inland areas. It prefers well draining, rich soil. This is a great plant for a woodland setting.

Common name:Magnificum Geranium
Botanical name:Geranium X 'Magnificum'

Clouds of single lavender flowers are produced from spring through fall on this plant, which should be planted in areas that receive part sun. It reaches 1'-1.5' tall. A dependable hardy plant. Medium sized green evergreen leaves are lobed.

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.

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.

Integrated Pest Management:

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