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A Landscape Emergency: Cleanup on Carolina Avenue Police officer Michael Rees is surrounded by neighbors who love him. . . but they hate his landscape. From "Desperate Landscapes" episode DDSL-112

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Michael's Plants

Below is a list of the plants and shrubs that were chosen to dress up Michael's yard along with some facts and care tips on each.

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Mohawk Viburnum
Viburnum X Burkwoodii
These viburnums were chosen to help screen the neighbor's fence.

• They have red flower buds that open to white flowers.
  
• The flowers have a spicy scent.
  
• It has bright reddish-orange foliage in fall.
  
• It grows to about 8 feet tall and 10 feet wide.
  
• It prefers full sun to light shade.
  
• Resistant to powdery mildew and leaf spot
  
• Zones 5-8
  

Mohawk viburnum Viburnum X Burkwoodii

Mohawk viburnum Viburnum X Burkwoodii

Prairie Flame Sumac Rhus copallina var. latifolia Morton

Prairie Flame Sumac
Rhus copallina var. latifolia Morton
This shrub was chosen for its remarkable fall color.

• Its leaves turn a brilliant reddish-orange. In mid-summer, it has yellowish flowers.
  
• It can grow up to 7 feet tall.
  
• Prairie Flame Sumac is a good alternative to Burning Bush which is invasive.
  
• It does well in zones 4-9.
  

Taunton's Yews Taxus x media 'Tauntonii'

Taunton's Yews
Taxus x media 'Tauntonii'
This is evergreen is good for hedges, foundation plantings or screens.

• It grows to about 3-4 feet tall and 5-6 feet wide.
  
• It does well in sun or part shade.
  
• Taunton is a good choice because it's resistant to winter burn and tolerates the heat of the summer.
  
• It is deer and rabbit resistant as well as drought and pollution resistant.
  
• Note: it's a poisonous plant.
  
• It does well in zones 5-7.
  

Fine line rhamnus Rhamnus frangula 'Buckthorn'

Fine Line Rhamnus
Rhamnus frangula 'Buckthorn'
Rhamnus, also known as buckthorn, is technically considered to be an invasive. However, this particular plant is considered environmentally friendly because its seeds are non-invasive. They do not germinate.

• It grows in a narrow, upright habit and will highlight Michael's window.
  
• It grows 5-7 feet tall and about 2-3 feet wide.
  
• Zones 3-7
  
• It prefers full sun.
  

Sunshine bleu Caryopteris

Sunshine Bleu Caryopteris

• Caryopteris is also known as Bluebeard.
  
• It's known for its bright gold foliage and amethyst fall blooms.
  
• It grows to about 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide.
  
• Zones 5-9
  
• Maintenance tip: Prune in late fall or early spring.
  

Diablo Ninebark Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo'

Diablo Ninebark
Physocarpus opulifolius 'Monlo',
The diablo ninebark tree was chosen for its height and late season color.

• Diablo ninebark is a shrub, but this one was grafted onto a tree trunk.
  
• It has purple leaves that turn almost black in summer.
  
• It produces white flowers in June-July.
  
• Once established, it is drought tolerant.
  
• Foliage color is best in full sun.
  

Wave Petunias

• These annuals bloom from spring through late summer.
  
• They have a spreading habit growing up to 4 feet wide.
  
• Wave petunias like sun and need regular watering.
  
• It produces white flowers in June-July.
  

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