hello I live in charlotte nc . My question is trying to attract bebefical insects that are predators to the worm borer that seems to wreesk havak on my squash zuccinni and cucumbers I rotate my crops and plant 25 to 40 squash zuccinni tomatoes and cucumbers and the worm borer is my enemy any help or advice would be greatly apprfeciatted thx' Geronimo email cleancityv@aol.com
These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/beneficial-insects.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/creating-bug-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/pirate-bugs-in-gardens.htm
Hi, I have a rocky slope that doesn't seem to grow anything very well. I occasionally remove all the rocks, but when it rains, a new layer of rocks get exposed. It is in full sun from mid morning to late afternoon, and it is mostly dry (except when it rains). I'm looking for a plant that will thrive under such conditions, spread very quickly over the whole slope, and prevent any further erosion. (Oh, and it had to tolerate ocasional children stepping on it) Would you be able to help?
There are many perennial plants, shrubs and ground covers that can do well in a rocky area with your soil conditions.
Look for Alpine Plants such as Dianthus, Dwarf Iris, Candytuft, or Creeping Phlox.
Consider Coneflowers, ornamental grasses, Thyme, and Rosemary.
If you have shady areas; Ferns, Daylily, Sedges, and Periwinkle.
Consider Wildflowers that are from your region.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/slope-hill/hill-ground-cover.htm
I live in Oak View. I don't know the zone. Very hot summers. I want a ground cover that can take the heat, has very little color (want to accent with other colorful plants), spreads low to the ground, and if possible, gophers don't like it.
You are in zone 9.
Here are some links with some information and suggestions.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/drought-tolerant-ground-covers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/juniper/growing-creeping-junipers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/fogen/silver-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/pachysandra/pachysandra-ground-cover.htm
what are complementary plants for pink indian hawthorns zone 8-9
Albea, Buddleia, Physocarpus, Weigela and Vitex are good choices.
Visit your local garden centers and greenhouse and do a little window shopping.
Hello! I'm a beginner gardener and looking to beautify my backyard and front yard. I live in Zone 5-7 and my backyard has a raised bed and gets maybe 1 hr of sun /day. Nothing, so far has flourished in the flower bed :( My front yard is heavy clay (w/the jar test) and gets maybe 2-4 hrs sun/day. Currently we have a peony bush and hostas that do quite well. I'd love to find a home for hydrangeas, but I'm really not picky. Can you suggest either flowering perennials or tall/full grasses/greenery to fill in my front yard and back yard gardens. Thank you!!
Shade gardens are beautiful!
I've listed several links to help you get started.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-full-shade.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/finding-a-shade-loving-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/gardening-in-the-shady-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/shade-loving-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/zone-5-shade-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/how-to-easily-improve-your-clay-soil.htm
we live in the desert and want to plant some large pots with perennial flowers what do you suggest
Visit your local garden centers to do some window shopping.
Here are some links that will help you get started.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/bulbs-for-hot-climates.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/esperanza/esperanza-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/xerophyte-desert-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/desert-rose/desert-rose-propagation.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lantana/lantana-plants.htm
Inside my front yard I'm planning a very private patio outside my new kitchen addition. A little further out is the street with no sidewalk and I'd like to plant for visual privacy as well as security. I'm considering Pyracantha Firethorn and possibly a couple more in addition. Between these it may be nice to plant a contrast to break up the Pyracantha. Lineal distance of this planting is about 50'. What do you recommend that is compatible with the Pyracantha? We live in Boise, Idaho Zone 6b. The soil is well drained and can add sprinkler line for this. Also, the mature Russian Olive gives off lots of shade the last half of the day. The pictures, one taken from the future patio area toward the street. The other from across the street. Both show the Russian Olive which will become a feature from the patio. The Pyracantha will go right past the Pyracantha between the street and the Russian Olive, effectively providing the barrier the the future patio. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Rick Toews
These articles may help
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/bushes-for-zone-6-gardens.htm
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/firethorn/care-of-firethorn-bush.htm