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Path Through the Forest
Sweet William
Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry
Dwarf Strawberry Tree
Sweet William

Common name:Sweet William
Botanical name:Dianthus barbatus

Vigorous biennial, usually grown as an annual, color ground cover, bedding plant.

Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry

Common name:Crimson Pygmy Japanese Barberry
Botanical name:Berberis thunbergii 'Crimson Pygmy'

Pygmy purple leaf barberry is a deciduous shrub with arching branches which reaches 2 ft high and 3 ft wide. The foliage becomes bronzy red in summer and fall. 'Crimson Pygmy' prefers full sun and regular watering, more in hot summer months. This plant has thorns. It makes a great hedge. Prune in winter to re-shape.

Dwarf Strawberry Tree

Common name:Dwarf Strawberry Tree
Botanical name:Arbutus unedo 'Compacta'

This is a compact evergreen shrub that grows to 5' high. It has white flowers and red fruit throughout the year. It is also a very clean, colorful , " deer resistant " shrub.

Designer: Bonnie Bayard

Path Through the Forest
Image: 6 of 15

Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Water-Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).

Integrated Pest Management:

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