and is designated a Wildlife Habitat. The pond has a low energy filter system. No
pesticides are used and only natural fertilizers and compost are used which have turned
the hard clay to rich soil.
Here is a partial list of plantings:
Trees: Sequoia, Liquid Elm, Japanese Black Pine, Japanese Maple
Vines: Red trumpet vine, Passion flower, Carolina jasmine, Boston ivy, Creeping fig
Water Plants: Water lilies, Water Iris, Watercress
Shrubs: Carolina cherry, Texas privet, Ceanothus, Pittosporum, Manzanita, Rosemary,
Miniature fuchsia
Plants: Cranesbill, Iris, Salvias, Milkweed, Nasturtium, Tigridia, Stag-horn Fern, Tillandsia,
Anise, Thyme, Tarragon
This garden with its structured wildness is extremely low maintenance
and uses little water due to a cutting edge nutrient delivery system and
unique sprinkler head that reduces water waste to zero and has cut
water consumption by half. The plant selection was based on
attracting, feeding, and sheltering birds, wildlife, butterflies and insects
The Jason Garden
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