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Poolside Raised Planter
Azure Sage
Dbl. White Lady Banks' Rose
Azure Sage

Common name:Azure Sage
Botanical name:Perovskia atriplicifolia

This broad perennial will grow 3'-6' tall and has small, grey-green leaves with blue-violet flowers that bloom in the summer.

Dbl. White Lady Banks' Rose

Common name:Dbl. White Lady Banks' Rose
Botanical name:Rosa banksiae 'Alba Plena'

Lady Bank's Rose is a vigorous climbing vine that will grow to 20' or more. It has glossy, leathery green leaves with large showy clusters of fragrant, doubled flowers that bloom in spring. 'Alba Plena' has white blooms.

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Poolside Raised Planter
Image: 13 of 15

Photographer: Amy Palmer

Soils and Compost:

Maintain a two to four inch layer of mulch on the soil surface to reduce weeds, infiltrate rain water, and reduce compaction.

Integrated Pest Management:

Attract, or buy beneficial insects such as ladybugs and lacewings to control pest outbreaks in your garden.