Planting advise for vegetables planted at the end of summer.
At this time of year, I would lean more towards carrots and beets, or some leafy greens like radish, lettuce, spinach and turnips. There isn't a whole lot to know for planting these, but these, but these articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/late-season-vegetables.htm
The septic tank is inside our property there is about 2mtrs to the boundary fence and the shed and water tanks are on the adjoining property
Here are some ideas:
https://extension.psu.edu/using-trees-and-shrubs-for-privacy-and-wind-screening
I my village we have red soil anyone know which plants are good for red soil
You do have quite a few options for your clay soil. Here are some articles that will give you several ideas for planting in clay:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/shrubs-that-like-clay-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/clay-soil-full-sun-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/grains/cover-crops/cover-crops-for-clay-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/plant-for-compacted-soil.htm
You have the option to amend the soil as well. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/how-to-easily-improve-your-clay-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm
e house I have just lost three shrubs that were right up against the house. In front of them are nandinas and on either side of them are holly trees. I have boxwood on the other side, so I don't want to duplicate boxwood or more holly, but I do want to be sure it doesn't lose its leaves in the winter and I want to be sure it doesn't have an invasive root system. Since I will also have to prune them to keep them below the windows of the house, I need the limbs not to be too thick and tough that it will make it hard for me to prune. Thank you for your suggestions.
You have several options in broadleaved evergreens as well as needled evergreens. If you buy a plant whose mature size fits where you put it, you shouldn't have to do a lot of pruning, if any. Here are some ideas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-evergreen-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-bushes.htm
I am looking to plant an easy boarder of 2 types of shrubs repeated. One of the shrubs will be red robin and I want to alternate these with a yellow shrub of a similar size. The boarder is south east facing. What would you recommend please?
My favorite yellow shrub is 'Sunshine' Ligustrum, which maxes out at 6 feet tall. Red Robin will get much taller if not pruned to a certain height. Ninebark, 'Dart's Gold,' is taller.
Here are some options:
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/aucuba-japonica/
Hardy groundcover south side lots of sun, are there any that can be planted in the fall? Thanks for your help!
Here are some ideas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-5/ground-covers-in-zone-5.htm
I live in So. California. I am just starting a vegetable garden for the first time. What are the best vegetables to plant now, including leafy greens, onions, brassicas, root vegetables, and squashes, and herbs?
This article should help: