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.

To see more suggestions for drought tolerant and water wise landscape plants, visit stevensmithlandscape.com