I live in the Houston area where the summers are extremely hot. What kind of vegetables can I grow here that won't wither from the heat? Should I plant them in partial sun so they get relief from the scorching? Please address this in one of your next emails.
We have just the articles to help you with this subject:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-herb-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/dealing-with-heat-stress.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/hot-weather-vegetables.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/hot-weather-vegetable-garden.htm
Looking for ground cover and low height plants that will help hold waterfront canal wall from erosion. Need low maintenance plants that will handle occasionally being flooded. Prefer long blooming in summer, if possible. Northeast Ohio zones 6a & 6b.
Sure, we have several articles that will offer suggestions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/wgen/water-tolerant-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/planting-mint-for-groundcover.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/design/lideas/plants-for-berms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-for-erosion-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/erosion-and-native-plants.htm
I am trying to select the best cover crop for my area and looking for any advice.
Sure! Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/zone-6-ground-covers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/living-mulch-ground-cover.htm
I have recently moved to Bulgaria and would like to plant some shrubs in Bulgaria temperatures in the Summer can reach 90+ and in the winter 40 below. These temperatures are extreme. Rainfall is intermittent but when it rains it downpours and can cause flooding.
According to my research, your area is most equivalent to our zone 7 at its coldest. We have multiple articles that will help suggest plants for the climate:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7
Location Portland Oregon Plant will be in dry soil, hot sun in the summer. Need to ground cover for erosion control along a stream which is only present during rainy winter months.
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-for-erosion-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-ground-cover.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/wgen/planting-along-river-banks.htm
rt SC. Someone recommended duranta erects at the farmers market. I tried hydrengas and the deer ate them? The last two photos with all the flowers are looks I love
Your photo didn't come through but here are some ideas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-bushes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/flowering-shrubs-for-zone-8.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-hedges.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-8/zone-8-evergreen-shrubs.htm
Hello, I am converting my allotment to no-dig and making seed beds with a small rotavator. I am looking for a cover crop that I can start sowing now, as the ground becomes bare. What can I grow that will die off after being cut down in the spring
There are a number of options for no dig! Here are some articles that will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/planting-canola-cover-crops.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/cover-crops-for-veggie-gardens.htm