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- Q.Zone Where We Live In - Just got your app but seems to give info only on zones 4, 5 and 7. Redding, CA is in ...
- Q.Shade Thriving Plants - I am getting married this summer, and I was hoping that you could give me the names of some plants ...
- Q.Outside Bush - Where can I buy the gorse bush?
- Q.Ground Cover In Vancouver, WA Area - We were thinking that Blue Rug Juniper may be good but it tends to grow out of a given area ...
- Q.Tropical Foliage - I am looking for a plant about 3 feet tall for a patio that takes little water. It will get ...
- Q.Best Houseplants For Warm, Bright Windowsills - I'd love to have some potted plants around my home, but never buy any as the few I've received as ...
- Q.Choice Of Evergreen Tree - I am looking to replace a tree at the entrance to my driveway. The one there at the moment has ...
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Liliane on
February 4, 2017
96003Q.zone where we live in
Just got your app but seems to give info only on zones 4, 5 and 7. Redding, CA is in zone 9. We want to know which cherry trees would do best here. Liliane Podtetenieff Serge Podtetenieff
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 6, 2017A.My research shows that Mini Royal and Royal Lee would be good choices.
I would suggest you contact your County Extension Office for a list of trees that are suitable for your zone. They are a valuable service and can help you make the correct choice for your garden.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
February 15, 2017Q.Shade Thriving plants
I am getting married this summer, and I was hoping that you could give me the names of some plants that would work for my purposes (hopefully they exist!). The first type will be growing in a forest, so it will be highly shaded. It would flower in early August and would spread a lot to give a lot of flowers all around the forest floor area. The second will also be growing in full shade and flower in early August but is a climbing plant to cover an arched pathway. Finally, what would you recommend we grow for our flower arrangements? Something easy to grow/work with would be ideal. This plant we could grow according to whatever instructions. We live in the Ottawa area (Ontario, Canada) so plants appropriate to this zone is also a factor. Thank you so much, Michael
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 18, 2017A.Congratulations on your wedding.
It is very difficult to time plants and flowers to an exact date.
New plantings would be quite unpredictable, as they are not established.I would visit your local garden centers and see what stock they are growing.
Plant the largest plants that you can purchase to help give you the most impact yet this year.Proper care once your plants are in the ground is very important for plant health.
Here are several articles that will help you get started.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/woodland-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/understory-planting-tips.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/poppy/celandine-poppy-wildflowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/trailing-arbutus/mayflower-trailing-arbutus.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/solomons-seal/caring-for-solomons-seal.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/amsonia/growing-amsonia-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/anemone/growing-wood-anemone-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/bracken-ferns/bracken-fern-information.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/ferns/taking-care-of-outdoor-ferns.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/growing-clematis.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/summer-blooming-clematis.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/growing-clematis-in-pots.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/clematis/fall-flowering-clematis.htmhttps://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/growing-cutting-flower-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/how-to-keep-flowers-fresh-after-cutting.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/flower-food-for-cut-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/zinnia/growing-zinnia-flowers.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
February 17, 2017Q.Outside bush
Where can I buy the gorse bush?
Answered by
nikki-phipps on
March 1, 2017
Certified ExpertA.It may be difficult to find this shrubby plant, as it is considered a weed in most areas, although it is quite ornamental in appearance. You may want to consider planting another shrub in the landscape. Here is more information about gorse bush and its control: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/gorse-control-in-landscapes.htm
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Downtoearthdigs on
February 18, 2017 - Asked by
Anonymous on
February 18, 2017Q.Ground cover in Vancouver, WA area
We were thinking that Blue Rug Juniper may be good but it tends to grow out of a given area to another. What would you suggest? We need to cover a front area to keep out weeds and to comply with community rules of neatness. Area is about 20' by 12' next to sidewalk and edges the street.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 19, 2017A.Creeping Junipers can spread, but can be easily controlled by pruning or plant removal.
Varieties 'Bar Harbor' and 'Green Sargent' may be good choices.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/juniper/growing-creeping-junipers.htm
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sondracrosswhite on
February 22, 2017
32073 9AQ.tropical foliage
I am looking for a plant about 3 feet tall for a patio that takes little water. It will get morning and late afternoon sun.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 23, 2017A.All container plants will need watering, and in an outdoor setting in warm temperatures; may even need to be watering twice daily.
Here are some links that may help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-tropical-looking-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/hibiscus/how-to-care-for-hibiscus-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
gill on
February 23, 2017
CF14 1ELQ.Best houseplants for warm, bright windowsills
I'd love to have some potted plants around my home, but never buy any as the few I've received as gifts over the years have never thrived. I don't have much space, really the only places I can situate plants are my windowsills, but all the sills except the bathroom have radiators beneath them. The house faces west, so some sills are sunny all morning, others all afternoon, and the bathroom one gets no sun at all and is a bit gloomy. Any suggestions for suitable plants gratefully received!
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 25, 2017A.There are several houseplants that may work for you home.
Here is an article that will help you.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/hard-to-kill-houseplants.htm
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Judi67 on
February 24, 2017
Southport, lancs UkQ.Choice of evergreen tree
I am looking to replace a tree at the entrance to my driveway. The one there at the moment has suffered significant wind burn and needs to come out. I live in Southport on the West Lancs coast and the ground is very sandy. I always say that there isn't anything between me and Dublin except weather so it is no surprise that this has happened. I am looking for another evergreen that will not suffer in this way. I don't want it to grow more than 20 foot. Can you please help me choose a suitable tree? Many thanks Judi
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 25, 2017A.I would suggest a visit to your local garden centers and greenhouses and look for dwarf conifers that would be available for your region.
Horstmann Blue Atlas Cedar and Den Akker Alaskan Cedar may be good choices.It is possible to make some amendments to your sandy soil in the planting area.
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