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keithnotrichard

desert shearing

keithnotrichard
18 years ago

What do you feel are the best shearable shrubs for climates that are exceptionally hot and dry? I know many that work well in irrigated downtown areas, but which ones are tough enough to take it (the shearing and the lack of water) out in the flat?

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