Plant of the Month: March 2012

Primula vulgaris,  English primrose is a vibrant bedding and container plant available in every shade of the rainbow.  The name Primula of which there are over 600 species, is derived from the Italian word for spring "primavera". Considered a perennial, a few short lived perennials are treated as annuals.

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Plant of the Month: February 2012

Osteospermum are a member of the Asteraceae/Compositae (Daisy) family.  Originally from South Africa, Osteospermum is commonly knows as African Daisy or South African Daisy, Cape Daisy and Blue-eyed Daisy. Can be found in a wide range of colors including white, cream,  and yellow, with pinks and purples (shown)  most commonly available.  The petals close at night, but there are varieties recently developed that stay open all the time. This easy to grow, annual plant thrives in full sun or part shade and moist, well-drained soil. It prefers cool weather, so in hot-summer areas, it blooms best in spring and fall. Plant height:1-3 feet tall  Plant width:1-2 feet wide  Landscape uses: containers, beds and borders.
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Plant of the Month: January 2012

Calendula officinalis or pot marigold
Pictured is a bright yellow variety but Calendula also comes in shades of orange, apricot, cream and soft yellow.

A popular and versatile plant, that provides color from late fall through spring in mild winter areas, it produces flowers that are 2-1/2- 4-1/2" across.  Effective in borders, parking strips, along drives and in containers.  These photos are of a recent winter color installation at one of our large H.O.A.'s

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Day at the Races 2011

Steven Smith Landscape, Inc. was a CAI Sponsor for Day at the Races 2011. Our lovely Marketing Director: Gigi Golden-Smith is at right.  Read more about Gigi and the rest of the

Steven Smith Landscape team on our website.

Plant of the Month: December 2011

Bougainvillea spectabilis (pictured is a Magenta (Pink-Purple)variety, is a vine with dramatic blooms in a variety of colors.  It is native to South America.  Sometimes referred to as the ‘Paper Flower’, as the bracts are thin and papery.

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Full sun Water Needs: Drought tolerant once established.

Average landscape size: Reaches 10 to 20 feet tall and 20 to 30 feet wide.

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Christmas 2011

Hello and a Merry Holiday to you all. We wish everyone a healthy and happy Christmas season- Be Safe!

Speaking of holiday parties, this year our office staff, Gigi Golden-Smith, Leslie Cochran and myself, Debra Moore, attended the Boys and Girls Club Christmas Tree Lane fund raising event for about our 5th time in a row. Here's a photo of Gigi and Leslie sharing the holiday spirit with the host of the event, channel 8 news anchor/reporter Carlo Cecchetto. Santa brought one of Gigi and Leslie's presents early this year! We always greatly enjoy this annual fashion show/auction/ Christmas tree raffle held at the Rancho Bernardo Inn. We even have a past tree winner amongst our own!(ok it was me!)

Thank you to everyone for a wonderful year. We look forward to a peaceful and prosperous 2012 with all of you.

Always,
Debra Moore, Controller
Steven Smith Landscape, Inc.

Plant of the Month: November 2011

Cotyledon orbiculata var. oblonga 'Macrantha' or Cotyledon macrantha is a shrub-like succulent from the family Crassulaceae, with a height and width of approx. 2-3 ft. Round paddle shaped bright green leaves have red margins. Showy red flowers bloom on stalks above the foliage in winter/spring. Light shade to full sun with low water requirements.

 

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