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- Q.Sun-tolerant Border Plants - I am making a small planting at the local library. Because of the problem of scheduling garden help, I am planting rudbeckia ...
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- Q.Shrubs In Pots - I would be grateful for information on the best shrubs to grow in containers on either side of my front door. ...
- Q.Planting A Window Box - I have window boxes on almost every window in my house. I also have awnings over almost all of my ...
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- Q.Indoor Planting - The room in which I was planning to grow an indoor plant is very dark and humid normally, but at nights ...
- Q.Excessive Boron - We have 6. 50% boron in our well water. What plants, trees, and shrubs can survive?
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May 18, 2011Q.Sun-tolerant Border Plants
I am making a small planting at the local library. Because of the problem of scheduling garden help, I am planting rudbeckia and echinacea. I need a sun tolerant border. Watering and weeding aren't a problem. It's just that the darned petunias need daily watering! I'd appreciate anything you could suggest. We are Zone 5a.
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Nikki on
May 19, 2011
Certified ExpertA.You might like moss rose. It is a nice drought tolerant annual and can be found in most stores that sell plants. If you are looking for a perennial, I would recommend looking at creeping sedums. While their flowers are not all that spectacular, they come in a wide array of colors to make up for it.
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Anonymous on
May 18, 2011Q.Which Plants To Choose
We would like to have a cheery, colorful display when you walk into the entrance hall at our church. This is not always open and has small windows and not much light. What are the best plants to use to make this area more welcoming, as it is a bit dull at the moment.
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Nikki on
May 19, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article has some suggestions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/good-indoor-plants-with-flowers-for-low-light.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
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May 19, 2011Q.Shrubs in Pots
I would be grateful for information on the best shrubs to grow in containers on either side of my front door. I live in Cornwall in an old granite barn.
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Nikki on
May 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Almost any shrub will grow in a container, but to make things easier for yourself, look for small or slow growing varieties, especially ones with the word "dwarf" in the name. You may also want to look for shrubs that are hardy to one zone lower than your own, as plants in containers are exposed to more cold than those in the ground. This article will also help if you have not read it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/potted-shrubs-growing-shrubs-in-containers.htm
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May 19, 2011Q.Planting A Window Box
I have window boxes on almost every window in my house. I also have awnings over almost all of my windows, so most of the boxes are shaded most of the day. I want very bright and colorful flowers in them, but I am not sure what flowers would be tolerant of the shade, as well as look good in a window box. Please help!
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Nikki on
May 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.I think you would be happy with fuschia, wishbone flowers, alyssum, impatiens, and baby blue eyes. They are rather low growing, love shade and have lovely flowers.
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May 20, 2011Q.Privacy Trees
I need to know about what kind of selection regarding trees that would allow privacy but would at the same time grow tall, but not necessarily wide and take up a lot of my backyard. ANYTHING? Also, something that's not extremely pricey.
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Nikki on
May 21, 2011
Certified ExpertA.These articles will offer some suggestions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/plant-a-privacy-screen-plants-that-grow-fast-for-privacy.htm
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May 21, 2011Q.Indoor Planting
The room in which I was planning to grow an indoor plant is very dark and humid normally, but at nights it can be pretty cool. I was thinking of trying a low-light plant, but I still do not think there is enough light for it, so my plan was to set it outside for awhile during the day. But from research I found that it may be too much light. So should I go with a moderate or high light plant? Any ideas or recommendations for a particular plant/flower?
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Nikki on
May 23, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article might help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/good-indoor-plants-with-flowers-for-low-light.htm
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May 22, 2011Q.Excessive Boron
We have 6. 50% boron in our well water. What plants, trees, and shrubs can survive?
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Nikki on
May 23, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This is a tricky one. Boron amounts even slightly over what is necessary for plants can be toxic. However, Boron leaches easily from the root zone, especially in sandy soil and in soils with low organic matter levels. Its availability also lessens with decreasing soil moisture, and decreases in soils with pH levels above 7.0 and after recent heavy liming. Plant tolerance lists for this nutrient are few but the following resource should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/boron-toxicity-symptoms.htm
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