I am looking for a tree the is hardy in the Carolinas and will remain under 30?
Here are a couple articles with suggestions for small trees:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/planting-trees-near-power-lines.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/small-trees-for-gardens.htm
Hello, I would like some advice on a suitable tree to plant close to our new-build house in London. We have left a space in the flagging outside our front door (not direct line, just off-set) with the intention of planting a tree to aid with privacy and to help screen the 1st floor bedroom window directly above the front door. The hole is 90cm-60cm and is 140cm from the side of the house, which is a timber frame structure with concrete foundations. The tree doesn’t necessarily need to be an evergreen but we’re looking at something that acts as good screening without blocking too much light. Our main concern is picking a tree whose roots won’t damage the house over time. Our top pick so far is Pyrus calleyrana ‘Chanticleer’ for its shape and root system. Any advice and suggestions much appreciated! Thank you Rob
As long as it's not a Bradford Pear, which are invasive, weak branch structure, and smell awful when they bloom.
I also wouldn't plant a tree in that small space. Tree roots would be forced to grow under the cement, which would suffocate them, plus probably break the cement.
You might get away with a decorative shrub, either evergreen or deciduous, or a fountain. I'm not sure if the site gets sun or shade, so here are ideas for both:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/evergreen-garden-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/evergreens-for-shade.htm
There is an area of my yard that is shady 75% of the day, and I would like to grow a shrub or tree or plant that would act as a blind to block view of trashy neighbor. It should grow to cover an area 6’x10’.
Here are links to several articles about shade loving shrubs and plants. I hope you find the one you're looking for!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/evergreens-for-shade.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/shade-loving-shrubs.htm
I am trying to make some indoor window boxes 6x 28 inches and I need some ideas as to what plants will works best. 2 windows have great sun during the day the other 2 have no direct sunlight but get good light. Windows all have east and west light.
What a great project! Most herbs will do well in window boxes, and many are tolerant of a little shade. Any trailing flowers in your sunny boxes will be happy if they get plenty of water. Nasturtiums love window boxes, as do fuchsias. Consider miniature roses or wildflowers...the sky is the limit.
Here's some suggestions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/container-grown-wildflowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/west-facing-indoor-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/houseplants-in-east-facing-windows.htm
Plants on the left front of house: azaleas, gardenia, camellia north facing work ok however, under large window other side of front area where lighting is less these plants do not work. Need advice for attractive shade plants for this side of house.
There are a number of plants that will work for this area. This article is for zone 9, 10, and 11:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/evergreens-for-shade.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/shade-loving-shrubs.htm
Hi, we bought a house last year and have rows upon rows of planters in our backyard. Our first spring we attempted planting flowers but we cannot maintain the work and maintenance of removing the weeds between and within the planters. Are there any plants or ground covering flowers that would work will in these planters for suffocating the weeds? We are not gardeners by any means so are looking for something low maintenance. Our neighbors have used ivy which is something we have considered but we are also interested in other options. Thank you for your help.
From my limited research, it would appear that your climate will resemble our zone 8, or may not even get that low! This will open up to many possibilities that you can choose from.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/cover-crops-for-weed-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/planting-flowers-to-deter-weeds.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-ground-cover.htm
I am looking for a suitable ground cover for a bank/hillside that is in full sun all day, Looking for something that is thick and spreads fast and does not need mowing. I live in West Tennessee. Thanks
West Tennessee is mostly in hardiness zone 7. Here are suggestions for a hill:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/slope-hill/hill-ground-cover.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/drought-tolerant-ground-covers.htm