Study Guide for Final

Plants & the Landscape

· Elevation effects on Vegetation

· Latitude

· Soil Affects on Vegetation

· Exposure & Slope Aspect

· Proximity to Large Bodies of Water

· Naturalized Plants (weeds)

Understanding How Plants Deal With Drought

· Drought Avoidance

· Drought Resistance

· Proper Irrigation Techniques

· Water efficient Landscaping

· Plant Selection

Climate of the desert areas of Southern California

· The Mojave Desert

· Climate Zones

Landscape Plants

· Trees

· Shrubs

Annuals

· Perennials

· Cacti & Succulents

Vegetables

· Edible Plants
· Cool Season Edibles
· Warm Season Edibles
· Heirloom vs. Hybrid Plants


Pruning


Fertilizing


Pest Control


Soil Management

Sweet William Dianthus barbatus

Sweet William
Dianthus barbatus

Dianthus are closely related to Carnations & their fragrance will attest to that. Dianthus bloom over a long season sometimes they bloom on & off year round. They may live up to three years. The flowers must be deadeheaded.

English Daisy Bellis perennis

English Daisy
Bellis perennis

This plant is commonly encountered as a weed in lawns & moist garden beds. Usually presenting itself as an small insipid white daisy. Breeding has brought color to the family in red & pink. This plant can be perennial.