Salvia 'Hot Lips' a tough and brilliantly colored plant for your sunny spots

Salivia 'Hot Lips" is easily one of my favorite salvias.

In the Sacramento valley 'Hot Lips' really must have full sun, & drainage is likewise a must. It may tolerate a bit of shade. It is drought tolerant, & is one of the sturdiest plants in the planter, getting ahead of many summer bloomers.

  Lawn Mower Care

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This is also an excellent time of year to have the blades on your lawn mower sharpened. As a part of your lawn care health, cutting the blades to give crisp edges is better than tearing off the lawn blades leaving tattered blade edges. Having sharp blades is also more fuel efficient.  Check your local yellow pages for “Lawn Mower and Equipment Sales” to see who can provide this service for you.

 

A tune up is also fabulous idea for you lawn mower. Fresh oil, air filter and spark plugs might be just the ticket for a smooth running piece of equipment for the season.

 

Coreopsis 'Zagreb' - is a  rhizomatous perennial

Easily grown in dry to medium moisture, well-drained soil in full sun. Thrives in poor, sandy or rocky soils with good drainage. Tolerant of heat, humidity and drought.

'Zagreb' spreads in the garden by rhizomes and self-seeding, particularly in moist fertile soils, spreading slightly each year.

‘Zagreb’ coreopsis is a rhizomatous perennial which typically grows in dense, bushy clumps to 1.5' tall  and features bright yellow, daisy-like flowers (1-2" diameter) with untoothed rays and darker yellow center disks. Goes completely dormant during the winter, and many times is confused with a up and coming weed in the springtime.

ET Manager by Rainbird~ Irrigate smarter!

Weather Smart Irrigation for drought conditions is smart, efficient and cost effective. We were surprised at how much less we watered during each season. Did it reduce our water bill, probably...however we also have a pool that is a big water user during the summer months.