Growing Natives Garden Tour 2013
Mossbrook Garden (4 photos)
Garden #37, San Jose
Showcase Features: In the parking strip, a young oak, ground cover sages, and toyon offer a welcome alternative to the parking strip of weeds or gravel commonly found. The sunny front garden shows off variegated Ceanothus 'Diamond Heights' and a holly-leaf cherry hedge. A large group of island alum root and a pink-flowered hybrid coral bells welcome visitors and hummingbirds alike, while native iris under the birch tree offer a welcome splash of color in the spring.
Other Garden Attractions: In the parking strip, a young oak, ground cover sages, and toyon offer a welcome alternative to the parking strip of weeds or gravel commonly found. The sunny front garden shows off variegated Ceanothus 'Diamond Heights' and a holly-leaf cherry hedge. A large group of island alum root and a pink-flowered hybrid coral bells welcome visitors and hummingbirds alike, while native iris under the birch tree offer a welcome splash of color in the spring.
Gardening for Wildlife: The owners planted berry bushes for birds and are looking forward to the many visitors sure to come.
Years of CA Native Gardening at this Location: 3
Garden Size: 1600 sq ft
Designer: Stephanie Morris
Installer: Earthcare Landscaping
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