Feb 22 2010
There are a few very affordable ways to save some water at your house. One of these products is a low flow faucet aerator for your sink(s). The ones that are low flow are under 2.75 gpm (gallons per minute). The first thing to do is to check if you have aerators in your sink [...]
Jan 28 2010
Hesperaloe parviflora aka Red Yucca The gray/green foliage and the tall red/coral (though there are some with yellow) flowers are a really nice contrast. Best Feature: tall, arching thin stalks of flowers in late summer to early fall, low maintenance, low water From : Texas and Mexico Preferable Places : Sunset Zones 2b, 3, 7-16, [...]
Dec 23 2009
Aloe barbadensis…….aka Aloe vera These ornamental succulents look great in small masses, especially when flowering. They need little maintenance or water and even have medicinal uses. They are fairly common, making them easy to find. Best Feature: bright yellow flowers in spring and summer, low maintenance, drought tolerant From : South Africa Preferable Places : [...]
Dec 17 2009
Agave Geminiflora….aka Twin-Flowered Agave This is a great for a small garden focal point, alone or a small cluster of them. They are (usually) symmetrical spheres and add texture and interest. A living sculpture. Best Feature: green and some red/purple (when young) evergreen foliage, nice round shape, low maintenance, drought tolerant From : Mexico Preferable [...]
Nov 23 2009
Olea europaea ‘Little Ollie’ aka Olive This is the olive tree’s cute little cousin (even the name is cute). I love the color and loose shape to this shrub, though it’s still a solid mass of that great gray/green foliage. It makes a great backdrop to plants with foliage or blooms in the purple/ maroon [...]
