An herbal haven on California's South Coast

Fill your garden with aromatic herbs

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  • An herbal haven on California's South Coast

    Lavatera maritima forms a privacy screen near the pool; the plant blooms nearly nonstop. Trailing rosemary white 'Flower Carpet' roses and an olive tree topiary complete the picture.

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Soften hardscape. Plant creeping thyme between pavers, and edge paths with soft-foliaged plants such as hardy geraniums and yarrow.

Include a few workhorses. To add color to a mostly herbal garden, rely on a few shrubs that bloom nearly year-round, such as lavatera and groundcover roses.

Design: Theresa Clark Studio, Capistrano Beach, CA (949/248-5404)


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