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Candicans French Lavender
Sweet Olive, Tea Olive
Bloodgood Japanese Maple
Society Garlic
Creeping Thyme
Candicans French Lavender

Common name:Candicans French Lavender
Botanical name:Lavandula dentata 'Candicans'

This evergreen shrub will grow 3-4' tall and 4-6' wide. It has large, gray leaves with purple flowers that bloom spring through summer.

Sweet Olive, Tea Olive

Common name:Sweet Olive, Tea Olive
Botanical name:Osmanthus fragrans

The sweet olive is a moderate-growing evergreen shrub to 10' high. It is broad, dense and compact, with oval leaves that are 4" in length and a glossy, medium green color. Small flowers with a strong apricot-like fragance are produced in the spring and summer.

Bloodgood Japanese Maple

Common name:Bloodgood Japanese Maple
Botanical name:Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood'

The Japanese Maple is a small tree standing only 20-25 feet high and 20 feet wide. It's outstanding foliage is a somber red and contrasts nicely with the bark. The tree also has a striking scarlet fall color.

Society Garlic

Common name:Society Garlic
Botanical name:Tulbaghia violacea

This clumping perennial will grow less than 1' tall and has narrow, blue green leaves. Clusters of lavender flowers bloom in spring and summer. Leaves and flowers have a distinct onion or garlic smell if crushed.

Creeping Thyme

Common name:Creeping Thyme
Botanical name:Thymus praecox arcticus

This small, mat-growing perennial will grow about 3 inches tall and up to 3' wide. It has round, dark green leaves and purple flowers that bloom in summer. Tolerates light foot traffic. Leaves can be used in seasoning and potpourris.

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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.

Integrated Pest Management:

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