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Wooden Deck and Patio Cover
Garnet Penstemon
Potato Vine
Elija Blue Fescue
Garnet Penstemon

Common name:Garnet Penstemon
Botanical name:Penstemon 'Garnet'

The border pestemon is a showy perennial that remains2-4 ft. high It has reddish pink tubular blossoms on long flower spikes from spring through the fall and is hardy to 15 degrees F. It is also drought tolerant, and attracks hummingbirds and butterflies.

Potato Vine

Common name:Potato Vine
Botanical name:Solanum laxum

This twisting vine will grow 25' in length and has deciduous, glossy green leaves with blue and white flowers that are in constant bloom.

Elija Blue Fescue

Common name:Elija Blue Fescue
Botanical name:Festuca 'Elija Blue'

The 'Elijah Blue' is a dwarf, very glaucous variety with almost white foliage. It should receive sun and little summer watering. -Monterey Bay Nursrey

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Wooden Deck and Patio Cover
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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.

Integrated Pest Management:

Drip and other smart irrigation delivers water directly to roots, allowing no excess water for weeds.