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Continued from Page 14 extra work, but the nice thing about dwarf hedging shrubs is that they grow slowly, so you won’t need to trim them as often. To cultivate a modern or contemporary look for a fairly large bed or border, plant dwarf shrubs in drifts for a more relaxed but still organized feel that adds a sense of movement. Drifts are usually larger numbers of the same plant or species, or even different plants of the same color, planted in irregular shapes that (when the plants are fully grown) interlock like the pieces of a puzzle. in smaller beds, drifts often work best when comprised of very compact plants with small leaves. Year-round variety Dwarf shrubs are ideal for keeping garden beds visually interesting during all four seasons. Many new varieties of evergreen dwarf shrubs actually have interesting leaf color or variegation year-round, and you can vary the size, shape or texture of the leaves and the overall shape of the plants (droopy, spiky, upright, prostrate). Many dwarf shrubs boast flowers for part or all of the year, so flower color and bloom time add yet another dimension of interest. Choose shrubs that bloom in a contrasting color or at a different time from perennials. Dwarf fruit trees are another way to provide variety – and fruit Page 18 | Home & Garden | August 29, 2012 shrubs – in ornamental beds. Dwarf citrus (oranges, limes, lemons, kumquats, tangerines) work well, as do very dwarf or trellised apples and pears. Beautiful, easy-care dwarf shrubs are divided into two groups: those that are drought tolerant (needing regular water only in the first year or so) and those that need moderate water (at least once a week) even after they’re established. within each group, they are divided by best use. unless noted, they grow to approximately 3-feet-by-3-feet or smaller. Most grow best in full sun, but those that work well in partial shade are noted. Drought-tolerant once established (water occasionally, more in hot weather) Good focal point shrubs include Leucadendron ‘Jester’ or ‘Blush,’ Punica granatum ‘nana’ (dwarf pomegranate), Rosa ‘Flower Carpet’ (as dwarf ‘patio tree’), salvia greggii ‘navaho Red’ and ‘navaho Purple,’ and solanum rantonnetii ‘Variegata’ and ‘sunny Daze’ (as dwarf ‘patio tree’). Colorful flower options include Buddleia ‘Blue Chip’; Correa ‘wyn’s wonder’ (sun or partial shade); Lantana ‘new Gold,’ ‘Patriot Petite Rainbow,’ ‘Lucky Peach’ and ‘Lucky white’; Lavandula angustifolia ‘Hidcote,’ ‘Martha Roderick,’ ‘Munstead’ and ‘Thumbelina Leigh’; Continued on Page 20 Ghodsi Emambakhsh Your Local Real Estate Consultant “Serving Your Community with Integrity, Knowledge and Experience” • Local Market Knowledge • Excellent Listening Skills • Negotiation Skills • Patience and Perseverance • Problem-Solving Skills • Applying the Latest Technology … taking client care to a new standard. Call me for all of your real estate needs. (650) 823-1799 ghodsi@apr.com www.GhodsiHomes.com DRE# 01404945
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