Garden Area 4
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Soil Amendments
To make the soil the most effective, we added organic material to the existing soil. This organic material consisted of part AquaSmart, which is a super-absorbent polymer-coated sand product that is available in the form of a straight additive for increased moisture retention and growth of plants, flowers, trees, and grass/turf with water savings estimated at up to 60%; part expanded shell and part compost material.
Irrigation
The overall system has been designed with more efficient nozzles to provide a more efficient coverage. We have installed 10 miles of drip irrigation in our new and expanded planting beds. This design showcases how important irrigation and proper watering is. We have been able to keep the Azaleas at the Gazebo because we have installed proper irrigation that meets with our Water Efficiency program.
CELEBRATION BERMUDA GRASS
Celebration is a dark blue-green turf grass with superior wear recover and low maintenance requirements. It is a drought and heat tolerant grass. It maintains good color into the fall and is very good during the “spring green up.”
Planting Area 105
(Steel Edging Only)
Planting Area 106
MEXICAN PLUM (PRUNUS MEXICANA)
Small, deciduous, planting range through Texas, OK, AR, MO and to the northeast; reliable fall color; blooms in the spring with white flowers.
Planting Area 107
NORTHERN SEA OATS (CHASMANTHIUM LATIFOLIUM)
Native to Texas, this is a perennial grass bearing large, drooping, oat-like flower spikelets from slender, arching branches. This is a very popular as a low-maintenance shade grass. Bright green leaves turn a coppery color after frost.
Planting Area 108
ASIAN JASMINE (TRACHELOSPERMUM ASIATICUM)
Generally prefers partial shade, but will grow well in full sun as well. Small fragrant flowers mid-summer through early fall.
PURPLELEAF WINTERCREEPER (EUONYMUS FORTUNEI COLORATUS)
Very hardy and the leaves keep a green spring color in the warm months and in the winter months, the leaves take on a purple tone that keeps a colorful appearance year-round.
Planting Area 109
(Steel Edging Only)
Planting Area 110
Existing Seasonal Color Bed
Planting Area 111
Existing Seasonal Color Bed
Planting Area 112
Existing Seasonal Color Bed
Planting Area 113
Existing Seasonal Color Bed
Planting Area 114
CREEPING LIRIOPE (LIRIOPE SPICATA)
Grows well in either full sun or light shade. The bloom is a stiff spike that sometimes is not seen for the plants foliage.
Planting Area 115
RED SALVIA (SALVIA GREGGII) RED
Evergreen, old hardy shrub. Blooming in late spring and again in the fall, the plant covers itself with bright red flowers that attract the hummingbirds from miles around. Sweetly aromatic foliage too that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Planting Area 116
DAYLILIES (HEMEROCALLIS STELLA D'ORO)
Blooming in the mid-summer and again in late summer, with bright yellow blooms. Grows well in full to partial sun. Attractive to butterflies and blooms are fragrant. Easy to grow in containers.
Planting Area 117
SHASTA DAISY (LEUCANTHEMUM X SUPERBUM BECKY)
Grows best in partial sun, the Shasta daisy has large white flowers, with strong stems. Blooms in late summer though fall. Attractive to butterflies.
Planting Area 118
BLACK EYED SUSANS (RUDBECKIA HIRTA)
Bright-yellow, 2-3 in. wide, daisy-like flowers with dark centers and are attractive to butterflies. They bloom late summer into fall.
Planting Area 119
PURPLE CONE FLOWERS (ECHINACEA PURPUREA)
Long-lasting lavender flowers bloom from mid- summer into fall. Grows well in light shade. Attractive to beneficial insects and butterflies.
Planting Area 120
SHASTA DAISY (LEUCANTHEMUM X SUPERBUM BECKY)
Grows best in partial sun, the Shasta daisy has large white flowers, with strong stems. Blooms in late summer though fall. Attractive to butterflies.
Planting Area 121
RED SALVIA (SALVIA GREGGII) RED
Evergreen, old hardy shrub. Blooming in late spring and again in the fall, the plant covers itself with bright red flowers that attract the hummingbirds from miles around. Sweetly aromatic foliage too that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Planting Area 122
PURPLE CONE FLOWERS (ECHINACEA PURPUREA)
Long-lasting lavender flowers bloom from mid- summer into fall. Grows well in light shade. Attractive to beneficial insects and butterflies.
Planting Area 123
DWARF SOUTHERN WAXMYRTLE (MYRICA PUSILLA)
Evergreen shrub with light olive green colored leaves. Native to Texas, it grows well in sun to shade. Females of this species produces silvery blue-grey berries. New spring growth produces a bayberry scent.
Planting Area 124
CREEPING LIRIOPE (LIRIOPE SPICATA)
Grows well in either full sun or light shade. The bloom is a stiff spike that sometimes is not seen for the plants foliage.
Planting Area 125
OAKLEAF HYDRANGEA (HYDRANGEA QUERCIFOLIA) 'BRIDO SNOW FLAKE'
White/near white blooms in the late spring and early summer. Grows best in sun to shade.
Planting Area 126
Existing Seasonal Color Bed
Planting Area 127
Existing Seasonal Color Bed
Planting Area 128
OAKLEAF HYDRANGEA (HYDRANGEA QUERCIFOLIA) 'BRIDO SNOW FLAKE'
White/near white blooms in the late spring and early summer. Grows best in sun to shade.
Planting Area 129
INDIAN CURRANT CORALBERRY (SYMPHORICARPOS ORBICULATAS)
Deciduous shrub that is native to Texas with dull green leaves. Small greenish-white flowers produce showy clusters of berries. The shrub is attractive to birds and butterflies.
Planting Area 130
TEXAS COLUMBINE (AQUILEGIA CHRYSANTHA VAR. HINCKLEYANA)
Attractive, delicate, fern-like foliage. Canary yellow flowers bloom in cooler weather/early spring. Grows well in partial shade to sun.
Planting Area 131
DWARF FALL ASTER (SYMPHYOTRICHUM OBLONGIFOLIUM)
Medium violet-blue flowers about 1 inch in diameter with slight scent. These bloom late September to the first frost. Grows well in full sun to light shade.
Planting Area 132
DAYLILIES (HEMEROCALLIS STELLA D'ORO)
Blooming in the mid-summer and again in late summer, with bright yellow blooms. Grows well in full to partial sun. Attractive to butterflies and blooms are fragrant. Easy to grow in containers.
Planting Area 133
CORAL BELLS (HEUCHERA CARAMEL)
Herbaceous perennial that produces delicate flower spikes studded with tiny bells in the summer. Grows well in partial sun or full morning sun.
Planting Area 134
SHASTA DAISY (LEUCANTHEMUM X SUPERBUM BECKY)
Grows best in partial sun, the Shasta daisy has large white flowers, with strong stems. Blooms in late summer though fall. Attractive to butterflies.
Planting Area 135
BLACK EYED SUSANS (RUDBECKIA HIRTA)
Bright-yellow, 2-3 in. wide, daisy-like flowers with dark centers and are attractive to butterflies. They bloom late summer into fall.
Planting Area 136
RED SALVIA (SALVIA GREGGII) RED
Evergreen, old hardy shrub. Blooming in late spring and again in the fall, the plant covers itself with bright red flowers that attract the hummingbirds from miles around. Sweetly aromatic foliage too that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Planting Area 137
SHASTA DAISY (LEUCANTHEMUM X SUPERBUM BECKY)
Grows best in partial sun, the Shasta daisy has large white flowers, with strong stems. Blooms in late summer though fall. Attractive to butterflies.
Planting Area 138
DWARF FALL ASTER (SYMPHYOTRICHUM OBLONGIFOLIUM)
Medium violet-blue flowers about 1 inch in diameter with slight scent. These bloom late September to the first frost. Grows well in full sun to light shade.
Planting Area 139
PURPLE CONE FLOWERS (ECHINACEA PURPUREA)
Long-lasting lavender flowers bloom from mid- summer into fall. Grows well in light shade. Attractive to beneficial insects and butterflies.
Planting Area 140
DWARF FALL ASTER (SYMPHYOTRICHUM OBLONGIFOLIUM)
Medium violet-blue flowers about 1 inch in diameter with slight scent. These bloom late September to the first frost. Grows well in full sun to light shade.
Planting Area 141
RED SALVIA (SALVIA GREGGII) RED
Evergreen, old hardy shrub. Blooming in late spring and again in the fall, the plant covers itself with bright red flowers that attract the hummingbirds from miles around. Sweetly aromatic foliage too that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.
Planting Area 142
SHASTA DAISY (LEUCANTHEMUM X SUPERBUM BECKY)
Grows best in partial sun, the Shasta daisy has large white flowers, with strong stems. Blooms in late summer though fall. Attractive to butterflies.
Planting Area 143
PURPLE MUHLY GRASS (MUHLENBERGIA CAPILLARIS)
Open and airy, dense glittering clouds of vivid color. The texture of these plumes adds delicate softness to the garden. Grow in full sun average to dry soil with very good drainage. Drought tolerant. Does not tolerate winter wetness.
Planting Area 144
DWARF FALL ASTER (SYMPHYOTRICHUM OBLONGIFOLIUM)
Medium violet-blue flowers about 1 inch in diameter with slight scent. These bloom late September to the first frost. Grows well in full sun to light shade.
Planting Area 145
DWARF FALL ASTER (SYMPHYOTRICHUM OBLONGIFOLIUM)
Medium violet-blue flowers about 1 inch in diameter with slight scent. These bloom late September to the first frost. Grows well in full sun to light shade.
Planting Area 146
BLACK EYED SUSANS (RUDBECKIA HIRTA)
Bright-yellow, 2-3 in. wide, daisy-like flowers with dark centers and are attractive to butterflies. They bloom late summer into fall.
Planting Area 147
DWARF FALL ASTER (SYMPHYOTRICHUM OBLONGIFOLIUM)
Medium violet-blue flowers about 1 inch in diameter with slight scent. These bloom late September to the first frost. Grows well in full sun to light shade.