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Blue Chip Ground Cover Juniper

Solving Runoff Problems

Importance of Watershed

A watershed is a land area that drains rain and other water into a creek, river, lake, wetland, or groundwater aquifer. Water from your neighborhood also enters the watershed through the storm drain system and flows directly to local creeks without any treatment. It often is contaminated by pollutants that can be toxic to fish, wildlife, and people.

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Catch water basin.

Blue Chip Ground Cover Juniper

Common name:Blue Chip Ground Cover Juniper
Botanical name:Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'

Reaching a size of 1' by 8', the outstanding foliage of this plant grows as a silver-blue, mounding ground cover.

Designer: Unknown

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Photographer: GardenSoft

Soils and Compost:

Incorporate compost 6" into your soil to retain water, reduce compaction, feed earthworms, and provide valuable nutrients to your plants.

Water Saving Tip:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.

Integrated Pest Management:

Develop healthy soil for plants that are vigorous and naturally pest-resistant.