I have a 60ft retaining wall along the back of my property. It has about 20 ft of hillside behind it with a wooded area behind that. Zone 7, mostly shade, water loving native plants. Could you help me design something that is low maintenance but will ptesent well on the hillside above the wall? I have only a large oak tree in the yard to the left of the patio about 10 ft from the wall and would like to populated the yard in front of the wall as well. Could send photis and dimensions.Thanks for your consideration.
Sounds lovely! Here are some ideas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/multi-level-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-shade-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-bushes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/native-plants-for-edging.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/drought-tolerant-pollinator-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/erosion-and-native-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-shade-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-deciduous-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/evergreens-for-shade.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/10-flowering-evergreens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-proof-evergreens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/full-sun-evergreens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/hydrangeas-that-are-evergreen.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/design/lideas/evergreen-garden-design.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/create-a-wildlife-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/shrubs-with-winter-berries.htm
I would like to replant my landscape but I don't want to kill the existing trees and shrubs. Is there any place to donate the existing greenery?
This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/lifestyle/plant-donation-information.htm
I love flowers and gardening. I have tried to establish cohesive gardens in my yard over the last 37 years and have hired several professionals, but it has not come together. I hate throwing away plants Where can I get help
We don't make vendor recommendations but I can suggest contacting your local cooperative extension office for guidance.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
These may help: