We have a very small front garden. We have planted birch trees, holly and viburnum in this area, made a pathway so we can enjoy walking through the bluebells, lots of them, when they flower. I'm at a loss as to what to plant for summer though, to create interest in this area. I do have a few hosta there. They will help fill the area, but I don't want anything which will inhibit the bluebells. I am from Wales and have in my mind the glorious bluebell woodlands, but I guess we didn't go to the woodlands in the summer, so need some advice please. Thank you Phyllis
It sounds like your garden may have a lot of shade during summer, so look into shade-tolerant plants. In this list you can find many that flower in summer, like foxglove and Siberian iris, and some of the annuals.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/shade-tolerant-flowers.htm
Name a few plants/flowers that grow well with potato vines in small containers. Thinking of shallow boxes four feet long on a fence. Would like to find another plant to go with potato vine.
This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/sweet-potato/sweet-potato-companions.htm
Please, can you help me with a flower? I'd like to know if there are any varieties of flower with Islay in the name? My friend would like to plant something in memory of a pet who was called Islay. Many thanks.
There is a plant called Prunus ilicifolia (hollyleaf cherry) which is also known as Islay. It is native to Southern California, so you will need to check whether it can grow in your climate. Another option would be choosing a plant that grows in the island of Islay in Scotland.
I am in search of a cultivated variety of this plant that I enjoyed as a kid. (American Cranberry or Highbush Cranberry) They grew wild in AK where I grew up, and all my research leads to only being hardy to zone 7 (heat wise) and I currently reside in zone 8! UGH!! Please help me find a grower/cultivator of this plant that will help me get it growing in my NC home/yard. http://www.fast-growing-trees.com/AmericanCranberry.htm has the best photo example. I have none as I am still desperately searching for this favorite taste of home.
Most sources do list the plant as being suited for zones 2-7, but some gardeners have reported growing it in zone 8. I am not sure whether the lack of its preferred winter conditions would shorten the plant's lifespan or diminish its fruit production.
It looks like the plant can be ordered online through the link you gave and other sources. Make sure you get the American variety specifically, because there is a European variety that supposedly has bad-tasting fruit. I am not sure whether the plant would be sold at NC nurseries but you could contact a local nursery or landscaper and ask whether they'd be willing to help you plant it after you order online.
http://www.fruit.cornell.edu/mfruit/cranberries.html
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/all/viburnum-trilobum/
Doing a research task and can't find the best type of plants to grow in area without having to constantly check up and water.
The New England area spreads through quite a few states and growing zones 3 through 6.
Are you looking for landscaping plants, trees, flower gardens, perennials or wondering how to grow a vegetable garden?
I'm listing some links for you that may help you get started with your research.
Feel free to give more specific questions if you have them and we would love to help.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/low-maintenance-landscaping.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/gardening-with-ease-the-low-maintenance-landscape.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/drought-tolerant-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/drought-tolerant-plants-for-nearly-any-landscape.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/drought-tolerant-gardening-the-cheaper-landscape-alternative.htm
This is my second year of growing garlic and last year's crop was good. However, the only seed I can get locally is from a Garden Centre nearby and while it is much stronger than the Chinese variety sold in our local supermarket, it is still not as 'strong' as I would like to have. Can you please recommend strong-tasting varieties and tell me where I might purchase it for planting.
We can't recommend specific suppliers, but many garlic varieties are available online from gardening and farming seed stores. You can also grow garlic cloves from the grocery store, but this is less reliable.
Rocambole garlic, Music porcelain garlic, and Northern White porcelain garlic, and Romanian Red porcelain garlic are some varieties known for having strong flavors.
Also, most of the garlic flavor compounds contain sulfur, and supplementing the soil with a sulfur fertilizer is thought to increase the flavor of garlic.
What to plant with spring bulbs to bloom after the bulbs are done? I am planting tulips, daffodils, and hyacinth along the front sidewalk to my front door. I want to add a plant that will fill in after the bulbs are done. I would like plants that will bloom a lot and last until late fall and smell good. Would a milkweed plant work? The area will be full sun most of the day, may not get morning sun but will have from noon to sundown. If not milkweed, would daylilies work? Do you have any suggestions? Thanks, Janice Ownby.
Any perennials would work nicely for companion planting with spring bulbs.
Select plants that are suitable to your growing zone.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/full-sun-plants.htm