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- Q.SMALL SECTION (1M SQ) NEEDS PLANTS THAT DON’T MIND GETTING THEIR FEET WET IN BAD WEATHER - I live in the UK (Essex) and have a small 30ft square garden with London clay and believe it is ...
- Q.Best Green Plants For Florida - what is the best easy to care for decorative green , no flower plant to grow outdoors in florida ? ...
- Q.Low Growing, Evergreen, Sun Loving, Drought Resistant? - The planting area is in front of a picket fence, which gets full sun all day. We need ...
- Q.Recommendation For Screening A Church Hall - We need a fairly instant solution to screen out an unsightly church hall that our house now overlooks. We are ...
- Q.What Low Maintenance Shrubs Can Be Planted On A Hillside - For the tropics with sun all over the year. In a very big hillside
- Q.I Live Just West Of Darwin And Was Wondering If You Could Give Me Some Ideas Of What Can Be Grown Up Here Please I Know About The - regular plants but I really want to bring something from QLD
- Q.Shade - need suggestions for foundation plants - part to full shade; your previous answer was very helpful regarding pruning thank you
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Anonymous on
December 21, 2019Q.SMALL SECTION (1M SQ) NEEDS PLANTS THAT DON’T MIND GETTING THEIR FEET WET IN BAD WEATHER
I live in the UK (Essex) and have a small 30ft square garden with London clay and believe it is alkaline. My garden slopes and at the bottom there is a section of grass next to patio of about 1m sq which I want to change to planting. This area gets very wet in winter and after heavy rain but can also be dry in normal conditions. Can you give me some tips on small plants that would suit this small and sometimes wet space. It isn't wet all the time. Are red lobelia a good choice as I know they are sometimes planted near ponds? I did have the area as a man made pond but filled it in because was worried about the safety for my dog.
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GKH_Susan on
December 22, 2019
Certified ExpertA.There are many good choices, including red lobelia or cardinal flower. This article will give you more ideas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/wgen/water-tolerant-plants.htm
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
December 30, 2019Q.best green plants for florida
what is the best easy to care for decorative green , no flower plant to grow outdoors in florida ? thank u :)
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 31, 2019
Certified ExpertA.You don't say if you need sun or shade, so here are some options:
Shade: Ferns or hosta
Sun to part shade: Sun coleus (pinch off flower spikes), elephant ear, caladium, ornamental grassesWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
beachkat on
January 5, 2020
Augusta, GA Zone 9Q.Low Growing, Evergreen, Sun Loving, Drought Resistant?
The planting area is in front of a picket fence, which gets full sun all day. We need something that grows less than one foot high and is extremely low maintenance. The width for planting is narrow -- approximately 8 inches. Any suggestions?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 6, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Sure! There are many options to choose from. Most evergreens are, naturally, drought resistant. This article will help with some suggestions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/evergreen-groundcover-for-zone-9.htm
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Screeningfear on
January 9, 2020
LA2 6JEQ.Recommendation For Screening A Church Hall
We need a fairly instant solution to screen out an unsightly church hall that our house now overlooks. We are elevated from the hall. We want maybe a standard tree with a natural looking light canopy that provides lots of twigs to provide screening. The scoot needs to be approximately 6 ft from the ground.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 9, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Though I am not familiar with the climate in your country, a quick search reveals that you will be closest to our zones 9 or 10. These articles will offer information on privacy trees for your climate:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-hedges.htm
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rriverarenta64 on
January 9, 2020
09769Q.What Low Maintenance Shrubs Can Be Planted On A Hillside
For the tropics with sun all over the year. In a very big hillside
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I can't find your zipcode in the USDA database. Maybe there was a mis-type.
I can include some articles with suggestions for tropical hillsides, though: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-flowering-bushes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/ixora/growing-ixora-shrubs.htm
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b.e.callow on
February 10, 2020
0830Q.I Live Just West Of Darwin And Was Wondering If You Could Give Me Some Ideas Of What Can Be Grown Up Here Please I Know About The
regular plants but I really want to bring something from QLD
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.We are based in the US so I am not quite familiar with your climate and native Flora. A quick research has led me to the fact that your climate is quite mild, and has a wet and dry season.
You will do best to use tropical, or warm types of plants, and focus on those that can handle lots of water.
You will need to water during the dry season, and leave them in the wet season. It is much easier to add water when there isn't enough than to remove water when there is too much.
These plants could be suited for your area: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/tropical/tropical-gardening.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/subtropical-gardening.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/wgen/water-tolerant-plants.htm
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toni nordin on
February 20, 2020
38017Q.Shade
need suggestions for foundation plants - part to full shade; your previous answer was very helpful regarding pruning thank you
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
February 20, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here are some articles that will suggest plants and shrubs that will do well in your area, and will tolerate a broad range of conditions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-shade-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/foundation-plants.htm
Keep in mind that most flowering plants will be just fine as a foundation plant. Some larger shrubs can cause issue, but many do not. Just avoid anything invasive, and avoid planting trees near your foundation.
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