Little Black Magic™ gives you the deep purple accent you’ve been looking for—in a compact package. Try in a water garden for a tropical look. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Dwarf habit; large purple leaves Plant Type Perennials Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 8,9,10 Zone Detail Hardy to 10°F - Annual in colder zones Key Features Year-round interest, dwarf, deer resistant Use Accent, container Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season None Dimension 1-2' H x 2' W Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Water as needed Soil Type Wet garden soil Fertilizer Early spring Pruning Shape after spring bloom PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

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Real grass is costly to keep looking beautiful. It requires water, maintenance, fertilizer-and even when you try your hardest, sometimes your best just isn’t good enough and you are left with an ugly, patchy lawn despite your best efforts. Synthetic turf allows homeowners to have green, flawless grass 365 days a year. In the driest heat of summer and in the wettest months of winter your backyard will be graced with the same green, natural-looking grass, and you will never be plagued by weeds, mud or lawnmowers ever again!

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Prolific scarlet flower clusters with pink centers are a hummingbird paradise. Lush dark green and white variegated foliage. Grows 12-24” high with a clumping habit. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Bright red flowers over variegated foliage from spring until fall Plant Type Annuals Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 20°F Key Features Heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf, fall blooming Use Border, container, groundcover, mass planting Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring, summer, fall Dimension 12-24" H x clumping Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Keep on the dry side of moist Soil Type Well-drained peat/perlite mix Fertilizer Monthly in gardens; bi-monthly in containers Pruning Prune as desired, but not required PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

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Entry planting, no mulch yet due to the drought tolerance and low fertility requirements of the selected plants. A grouping of evergreen and deciduous: Tree Peony, Rock Rose, Sea Thrift, Potentilla fruiticosa, Juniperus, Heather Gil Schieber

Moss Garden: A Living Carpet of Tranquility A moss garden is a serene, low-maintenance landscape feature that evokes a profound sense of calm and natural beauty. Composed of vibrant, velvety mosses that thrive in shaded, humid environments, these gardens offer a soft, carpet-like groundcover that replaces traditional lawns or gravel with rich, green texture. At Westland Design, our moss gardens are thoughtfully integrated into the overall landscape to enhance a feeling of timelessness and stillness. Whether nestled beneath the canopy of trees, edging a stone pathway, or surrounding a tranquil water feature, moss brings subtle movement and color to quiet corners of the garden. Key qualities of a moss garden include: Evergreen softness: Moss provides lush, year-round greenery that requires no mowing or fertilizing. Quiet beauty: It absorbs sound, contributing to a peaceful, contemplative environment. Natural elegance: Ideal for Japanese-style gardens or woodland settings, moss complements stone, water, and wood elements with organic harmony. A moss garden is more than a design choice—it’s an invitation to slow down, observe closely, and appreciate nature’s quiet elegance.

Influence of modernism design mixed with graphic and chunky strong statements is how we would describe Mid Century Modern Furniture. The style has not passed the saturation point and it blends seamlessly with so many other periods and styles. Mid Century is about more than the individual furniture pieces. We think of that era of manufacturing as particularly fertile and creative in terms of the materials used, like plastics, fiberglass, wood, metal, etc. You will find designs where form follows function. There is a vast range of color, from neutral to bold, including black and white.

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Scott & Catherine Buley, HTT&T, High Tech Turf & Trees, LandscapeMakeover.biz, Rain Garden Nursery. As a matter of fact, these protected seed pockets also hold fertilizer, water and soil amendments, reducing concern about irrigation or wind, traffic etc., disturbing the seed or seedlings. By taking one pass at around 4" deep, we bring up perfect aeration plugs, that are further broken up into topdressing when we take a final pass or two, at just 1/2" depth. All the surface depressions are then roughly 1/2" deep, with loosened soft soil and amendments to start the new seedlings. Very few aerators on the market will do this with perfectly vertical "un-crushable" seed pockets. Our aerators weight 1000 lbs. and up, but distribute weight to the tines only, as they have large suspending rollers. Their tines work perfectly vertically, something rental machines inherently can't do. Others place "leaning" plug holes, that crush down sideways under pressure, reducing ultimate seedling survival. We've found and use the largest diameter tines, to create plug pockets capable of growing seedlings for maximum early coverage and survival.

Real grass is costly to keep looking beautiful. It requires water, maintenance, fertilizer-and even when you try your hardest, sometimes your best just isn’t good enough and you are left with an ugly, patchy lawn despite your best efforts. Synthetic turf allows homeowners to have green, flawless grass 365 days a year. In the driest heat of summer and in the wettest months of winter your backyard will be graced with the same green, natural-looking grass, and you will never be plagued by weeds, mud or lawnmowers ever again!

Complete sod installation performed by JFA Landscaping LLC in Pensacola FL. Complete sod cut out and installation. Fertilizers and turf management programs available after all installs. Give JFA Landscaping a call and let the journey began to a new and healthier lawn.

This visionary homeowner found an idyllic property surrounded by gorgeous pastoral views, fertile soil perfect for a Truffle farm, and an easy distance to downtown Corvallis, Oregon. What was not ideal, however, was the existing house. Built in the 1980’s, this ranch had some undesirably unique features that were not at all the style that our client was imagining for her dream farmhouse. She came to us with the challenge of transforming this dated ranch into a classic southern style farmhouse complete with covered porches and wood burning fireplaces. She had dreams of hosting large parties as well as intimate family gatherings, requiring a modern open concept layout alongside more secluded areas, all while preserving the traditional aesthetic that she desired. Having lived in a wide variety of homes around the country, there were some features this homeowner knew she wanted to incorporate into this major rebuild. We thoughtfully considered how to include those elements in the design while addressing several structural challenges, remaining within budget, and creating a final product that would be both stunning and practical. Historic trim work, white oak flooring, and warm white walls provide the ideal backdrop for showcasing her treasured heirloom rugs and artwork. Incorporating numerous windows on every exterior wall possible, we were able to maximize natural light, and access panoramic views of the countryside, while allowing the fresh air to breeze through. Multiple sets of French doors lead onto the expansive front veranda that wraps around the main living room. This deep, full-length porch is an inviting, shady spot to enjoy the outdoors. The combination of these design features provided the framework to capture the vision she had for her home.

Scott & Catherine Buley, HTT&T, High Tech Turf & Trees, LandscapeMakeover.biz, Rain Garden Nursery, New grass seed growing in rapidly over this extensive area. The aeration whole spacing is approximately 1" by 1" after repeated passes that plugged on a 2" x 2" pattern just deep enough to create protected seed pockets. The pockets hold seed, water, soil amendments including starter fertilizer, lime, gypsum and loosened soil that. Seed placement is so good we barely "dust" a small percentage of the surface with turf mulch. Only used where more visible seed remains on the surface.

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