Thuja plicata x standishii 'Green Giant'

Green Giant Screen - Photo by Green'e Tree & Garden Blog

Thuja (aka Arborvitae) 'Green Giant' has been gaining popularity as an evergreen screen. A good replacement for the Coastal Redwood that needs more water and the Leyland Cypress that can have die-out. A fast grower when young with proper irrigation. Waterwise when established in the landscape. Has no obvious insect problems. Average height is 35' to 40' in 25 to 30 years.

Will grow from the Bay area to the Valley and Lake Tahoe. Tolerates most soil types.
Link to Missouri Botanical Garden:
http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b443

Salvia x Bee's Bliss - Sage

Photo - California Flora Nursery

Bee's Bliss Sage

A native low growing flowering shrub. Average height 18" to 6 ' wide. Bee's Bliss can drape over rocks or walls. Long blooming cycle that attracts Hummingbirds, Butterflies and other beneficial insects. Doesn't like wet feet or over-watering. Full sun preferred, will tolerate some afternoon shade from a tree, like an Oak.