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- Q.Annual Perenials Which Floower In August - I was wondereing if you could tell me the names of some plants which will flower annually in august, I ...
- Q.Blooming Plants To Put Near The Street. - I have an area 3' by 5' surrounded by driveway on one long side and the curb and street on ...
- Q.Plants For Southern Aspect - We have a new house, south facing. We just put in a cement garden bed across the front of the ...
- Q.Xerescaping - Are there any plants that can tolerate shade.
- Q.Xerescaping - Are there any plants used in xerescape that can tolorate living in the shade?
- Q.Honey Bee Friendly Garden Plants - I want to encourage the honey bees that come to the lavender in my garden. (I'm even considering researching having ...
- Q.Non Invasive Vines - Is there a brick climbing vine that is non invasive that will go to about 10 to 12 feet tall? ...
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July 19, 2017Q.annual perenials which floower in august
I was wondereing if you could tell me the names of some plants which will flower annually in august, I want to give someone a gift that will flower each august and I have struggled to find this information else where online thank you for your help in advance megan Williams
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 20, 2017A.Coneflowers, Rudbeckia, Amaranth are nice garden additions that beginning blooming midsummer through early fall.
Here are some links with more information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/perennial-garden-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/coneflower/growing-purple-coneflowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/globe-amaranth/growing-globe-amaranth.htm
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JaniceO on
July 30, 2017
Zone 6BQ.Blooming plants to put near the street.
I have an area 3' by 5' surrounded by driveway on one long side and the curb and street on a short side. The perennials in that area do not do well. They get more sun and the area gets some street run off in heavy rains. It probably gets some salt and chemicals in winter. What can I plant that will do well in that area. I currently have daylilies, pansies, hardy geraniums. The early spring tulips, daffodils, hyacinth do well. Any suggestions?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 30, 2017A.It would help to know your growing zone.
You should also make a determination on your soil in the planting area.
Is is well draining?
If it is not a loamy soil, you can add some organic amendments.You can also visit local garden centers for regional plants.
Your County Extension Office can also give you a list of plants for your growing zone.
Here are some links to help you get started.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/full-sun-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/the-importance-of-soil-for-an-organic-garden.htm
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v.p.casey on
August 2, 2017
Berrigan 2712 southern NSWQ.plants for southern aspect
We have a new house, south facing. We just put in a cement garden bed across the front of the house. It needs plants...easy care, low so as not to interfere with the view up to 60cm would be ok, I think. There are natives in our other plantings. The bed is 60 cm deep 110 wide, runs across the entire front broken with steps to the door. 5 metres + 7 metres at the end of the 7 metres it drops back to a deeper corner with eastern aspect. We have had a lot of frosts. Can you recommend a planting for this area, please?
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Downtoearthdigs on
August 12, 2017A.Knowing your growing zone is vital to making plant selections.
Decide if you want shrubs, perennials, conifers or a variety of plants.
Are you looking for color or more of a green and subtle look?
Visit local garden centers and make note of plants and shrubs that you like.
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merisun on
August 6, 2017
80026Q.Xerescaping
Are there any plants that can tolerate shade.
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Liz Baessler on
August 7, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Yes there are! This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/xeriscape-shade-plants-plants-for-dry-shade.htmWas this answer useful?00- Asked by
merisun on
August 6, 2017
80026Q.Xerescaping
Are there any plants used in xerescape that can tolorate living in the shade?
- Answered by
Liz Baessler on
August 7, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Yes! This article should help:
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joannefn on
August 6, 2017
11789Q.Honey Bee friendly garden plants
I want to encourage the honey bees that come to the lavender in my garden. (I'm even considering researching having a bee hive of my own.) I grow province lavender, a bit of bee balm, and canna bulbs now. What other additions can I add to my acidic Long Island soil that would encourage our busy bee friends to my garden? I enjoy the idea of an easy care garden with as many indigenous plants as possible.
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
August 6, 2017A.Native plants often take less care after they are established. Like any annual or perennial, they need watering the first year if rainfall is less than 1 inch/week. Consider planting something that blooms early so the bees have a food source before the lavender blooms. Many flowering trees and shrubs, both large and small, fill the need. Other recommended perennials include coneflower (Echinacea), asters (fall blooming), joe pye weed, butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia), roses and salvia. Be sure to buy plants from a local native plant nursery as the bees in your area will be accustomed to these food sources. Familiarize yourself with this internet site: http://millionpollinatorgardens.org
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durstockj on
August 9, 2017
Roscoe Il. 61073 zone 5Q.Non invasive vines
Is there a brick climbing vine that is non invasive that will go to about 10 to 12 feet tall? I am in zone 5 and the wall faces south. So about 1/2 day full sun then shaded. Thank you, Jay
- Answered by
MichiganDot on
August 9, 2017A.Trumpet (or coral) honeysuckle, Lonicera sempervirens, tri-color kiwi, Actinidia kolomikta, and some clematis species meet your requirements. All need 4-6 hours of direct sun daily. Don't confuse trumpet honeysuckle vine with trumpet vine. The latter is invasive.
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