Japan’s Most Elegant Hedge Plant WHY ‘YEW’ WILL LOVE JAPANESE YEWS!
Want the privacy of a hedge but desire a visual appeal that’s a little more elegant or exotic than your stereotypical American style?
Enter podocarpus plants. Most commonly referred to as Japanese yews, podocarpus plants are actually native to both Japan and southern China. They’re extremely tough — being resistant to drought, salt, and heat — and are popular for screens and hedges because they have such a dense growth habit. The dark green needle-like leaves grow paler on the underside and reach about 5 inches in length while being 1/4 inch wide. There are so many reasons why we love podocarpus plants and why they’ve become so popular with our clients. Podocarpus plants grow best and form in full sun, which is no problem in our sunny, beautiful Florida climate. These plants will also tolerate various well-drained acidic soils — just avoid planting them in wet soils, or they may become yellow and sick. If you want to form and shape your hedges, podocarpus plants are still a great choice since they react well to pruning. You can prune them into a well-formed hedge or allow them to grow
GAVIN, ELLA, AND JULIET’S BANK GAVIN’S GUYS
Hello, newsletter friends, it’s Gavin! Normally, I have lots of stories about my work on the farm or some invention I’ve made. But this week, I’m here to inform you that I have officially moved into “finance,” as my dad calls it.
my bank, so with the help of my sisters, we began our building project. We made some pretty sturdy walls from couch
cushions and, of course, created a fantastic waiting room for our guests. We also understand that customers really appreciate fast service, so we installed an ATM too. We issued all of our customers custom cardboard ATM cards that they would insert into a convenient slot, and their money would slide out upon request. My bank even has a loan section, which my assistant, Juliet, handles. Borrowers have to fill out a sheet of paper that explains who they are and how much money they want to borrow, then we would accept or deny the loan. We pretty much accept all applications, but we always collect repayment. Working in finance isn’t easy — it’s a lot of math! — but serving our customers makes it worth it. In fact, I’ve known my two customers and both my staff members my whole life. I guess that’s what it means to have a family business! So, I hope to see you at the newly opened “Gavin, Ella, and Juliet’s Bank.” We have the most colorful money around!
Yes, you read that right! If you know me, you know I’m always looking for great ideas. I’ve made tree houses and hand-washing stations, but now, I’ve built my very own bank! I even hired Ella and Juliet to work there with me. My bank idea started when we played Monopoly a few months ago, and I was really good at it — I mean really good. I beat everyone in my family! I realized then that I had a talent for spending, saving, and even lending money, so naturally, I thought to start a bank. I gathered up all the Monopoly money from our game, but
I also took the money from a second Monopoly box I found lying around for some starting funds. Then, I began construction on my building. I decided the corner of the condo we were staying in would make the perfect spot for
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