Why do you not want the heather? It looks great most of the year.

"jojo" wrote in message
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I really would like something that looks similar to Mexican heather (and a
similar size)
but that is perennial.

http://photos.yahoo.com/cgv_2000
You can see my landscape plans here and critique if you will.
look in the album called landscape plans.

jojo




"Victor Martinez" wrote in message
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jojo wrote:
Once I cut away the st. Augustine, how deep should the crushed granite
be?

Ours is about 3-4 inches deep.

Do I need to rent a compactor and compact it? I would like to define
the

Yes. However, a manual compactor makes for a really good workout...

area with some
sort of drought tolerant border plants...do you have any suggestions?

Agaves, yuccas, grasses, etc. Visit yuccado.com for ideas, they have an
awesome selection and great service. Local sources include Barton
Springs Nursery and Gardens. Make sure you get cold-hardy species!

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