It is windy where I live, how can I protect my plants from this wind?
You need to create wind blocks and breaks around your property. Fencing, structures, shrubs and trees can be used to help break up the winds a bit. Also, plant plants that are easily hurt by the wind in sheltered locations, such as near the house or fence line.
In the winter, if you are looking to protect plants from winter winds, you can wrap them in burlap and create burlap cages around them to keep the drying winds of vulnerable plants.
I would like to grow a Rhododendron in a pot on a windy patio. Would it survive, and if not, what other shrubs would? I have lost so many in the past.
Thanks.
You can grow rhododendron in a windy location, but I would look for a very hardy variety, maybe like the ones suggested in this article: https://extension.missouri.edu/p/g6825 While they are looking at cold, many places in this area are both windy and cold, and these rhododendron are able to handle it.
You can also take a look at these shrubs. They should be able to take the wind:
Buckthorn
Cotoneaster
Gold Euonymus
Gorse
Heather
Hazel
Hornbeam
Privet
Smoke Bush
Snowberry
Yew
Holly
What type of low border perennial plants do you suggest for (westerly) exposed windy, narrow borders in hot, direct sun during summer near sea? It's not possible to put any hedgerows in.
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/wind-resistant-plants-for-your-windy-garden.htm
Due to a new building we have an exposed side to our garden. We would like to plant hardy shrubs (hedging?) but are unsure which ones to choose. What do you suggest?
Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/landscaping-shrubs-for-nearly-any-purpose.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/wind-resistant-plants-for-your-windy-garden.htm
I live in a beachside highrise on the Gold Coast and want to put some large plants in tubs, but sometimes we have extremely windy conditions. What do you suggest I plant?
This article should help with ideas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/wind-resistant-plants-for-your-windy-garden.htm