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Fern Pine
Lilac Vine, Coral Pea
Sprenger Asparagus
Leather Leaf Fern
Fern Pine

Common name:Fern Pine
Botanical name:Podocarpus gracilior

Soft, narrow, pointed leaves on graceful arching branches charatcerize this plant. The foliage is gray-green, and the plant can be used as an individual specimen, screen, or even a small tree.

Lilac Vine, Coral Pea

Common name:Lilac Vine, Coral Pea
Botanical name:Hardenbergia violacea

Hardenbergia violacea rosea an evergreen shrubby vine. Leaves are usually undivided, 2-4 in. long. Flowers are lilac or rose and look like sweet peas.

Sprenger Asparagus

Common name:Sprenger Asparagus
Botanical name:Asparagus densiflorus 'Sprengeri'

This plant is given a soft, mound-like appearance by the long, arching branches that are found covered with small, bright green leaves. It is able to grow in either full sun or partial shade.

Leather Leaf Fern

Common name:Leather Leaf Fern
Botanical name:Rumohra adiantiformis

This fern will grow to 3' tall and has glossy, deep green leaves that look great in floral arrangements.

Designer: Ann Breemer Designs

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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:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.