Need low growing plant for a steep hill in a sunny area. Also needs a good root system.
These articles will give you some ideas for great ground covers for your situation:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/slope-hill/hill-ground-cover.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/drought-tolerant-ground-covers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/thyme/growing-creeping-thyme.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/portulaca/portulaca-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-for-erosion-control.htm
I cut down a pine tree and am trying to grow flowering plants in that area. It gets about 7-8 hours of full sun, and acidic soil on west side of house that is watered well. I have a hydrangea there so I need to know what plants I can put there en masse. Any ideas? I thought of Campanula bellflowers but don't want to deadhead this large an area, gardenias but don't have the room to grow inside. Azealas but it is full sun. I cannot think of anything to do so any suggestions you can give me would be appreciated.
Here is a list of acid-loving plants that will give you some ideas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/acid-loving-plants.htm
Of the plants on this list, rhododendrons enjoy acidic soil and can grow in either sun or shade, although some varieties, including dwarf rhododendrons and those with small leaves, do better in sun that other varieties. The trees on the list should also do well. Many begonias prefer acidic soil and a sunny spot, but this depends on the specific variety.
Blueberries prefer quite acidic soil and also can grow in full sun or partial shade.
I need a 6' high bush for border in acid and clay soil, deep shade in morning turning to hot, direct sun in evening. The small leaf mountain laurel planted last year is just about dead. Drought and intense heat will kill it so it must be moved.
Weigela should work:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/weigela/growing-weigela.htm
You could keep it pruned to 6' or choose one of the smaller varieties.
I have a Rose of Sharon shrub that does great in a similar situation to what you describe:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/rose-of-sharon/rose-of-sharon-bush.htm
I live in zone 7 in Virginia. My garden was all over grown. I just removed the grass. The soil is clay. Is it too late to plant a cover crop? I was thinking of using red clover. Thanks.
No, you can plant into the fall.
Here are some links with more information.
I would also recommend contacting your local County Extension Office and inquire on the best plant cover crops for your region and soil conditions.
I am including a link to locate your nearest office.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/cover-crops-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/red-clover-weed-control.htm
http://www.almanac.com/content/cover-crops-us
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
I wish to plant some shrubs in front of my generator. It measures 48" along the ground and is 26" high. During the summer mid May-mid August, it will get 11am to 3pm hot sun. The rest of the year it will be in shade. I thought of boxwood, dwarf cypress, euonymus, but nothing seems to fit the bill. No higher than 6 feet. Annual trimming ok. No more that 2 to three feet wide. A yew was there and did very well. Thanks
Look for dwarf varieties of conifers to plant in this area.
Dwarf Alberta Spruce, Dwarf Blue Spruce, Arborvitae, and Mugo Pine would all be good choices.
I live near St. Paul, MN (I believe that's Zone 5) and would like to plant some vines to cover our black chain link fence. It is south of our house and is very well shaded by lots of trees. I would be interested in some red or orange, but not total. Do you have any suggestions?
Boston ivy and Trumpet vine are two vines that can grow in shade and provide some red coloring:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/trumpet-vine/growing-trumpet-vines.htm
Clematis vines are also beautiful and great for fences. They will provide beautuful foliage but probably will not flower in shade:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/growing-clematis.htm
Here are some more ideas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/ovgen/growing-perennial-vines.htm
Which one of these combinations is appropriate for an open-lid, easy-to-care terrarium? 1. arrow-leaf plant, fittonia, wandering jew 2. arrow-leaf plant, wandering jew, pothos 3. polka dot plant, arrow-leaf, spider plant, pothos 4. purple passion, arrow-leaf plant, polka-dot plant, pothos I live in 9a/10a zone, and I want to place my terrarium 3 feet from a west window.
I would avoid the Pothos and Spider Plants for a terrarium, since they have a hanging growth pattern.
The remaining plants you mention will work as small terrarium plants.
Here are some articles for you with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/terrariums-and-wardian-cases-in-your-home.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/how-to-set-up-a-terrarium.htm