Common name:Compact Japanese Boxwood
Botanical name:Buxus microphylla 'Justin Brouwers'
This dwarf variety of boxwood is very attractive and slow growing. It retains its dark green color through winter. It makes a good accent or compact hedge, clipped or unclipped.
Common name:Variegated Lilyturf
Botanical name:Liriope muscari 'Variegata'
Similar to the Liriope muscari, the leaves have a creamy white edging. It grows best under partial shade and in warm climates. Small purple flowers appear in summer. This evergreen shrub grows to 15" tall and wide. It needs regular watering, once a week, and more during hot summer months.
Designer: Laurie Sager & Associates
Photographer: David Gibb Photography
Physical weed control, including mulching, or hand removal protects the watershed from harmful chemicals.
Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.