Snowbrush It is OK to cover

It is OK to cover seed with a light dusting of soil (sift potting soil through a sieve to dust the seeded area with fine soil)

and porcupines

across Western North America from British Columbia to California and inland to Nevada and Idaho

which can be delightfully-scented both sweet and spicy

Photo Credit 6: © Isaac Krone

Snowbrush It is OK to coverCeanothus velutinus Snowbrush, also known as mountain balm or tobacco brush, is a large evergreen shrub with tremendous habitat value. In early spring, its oval shaped, bright green leaves become shiny and sticky with a delightfully fragrant resin. By late spring or early summer, the bush becomes heavily laden with equally fragrant plumes of white flower clusters that are a rich nectar source for hummingbirds and countless species of insect