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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    October 9, 2016
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    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

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    October 10, 2016
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    Alisma on
    October 16, 2016
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    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.

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    October 19, 2016
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    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/

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 22, 2016
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    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

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    October 31, 2016
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    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.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 1, 2016
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    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

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/planting-zones/

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