Will be moving to Coleville, California. This little town is near Topaz Lake and the Nevada border. It is on 28 acres and has a 1920 two-story house with a walk out basement, so it sits high. It faces east. I would like to grow as much food as possible and I love flowers so I need to know everything that works for Zones 5 or 6.
This link should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6
Looking for an assortment of indoor plants for a tenement upper stairway and landing. There is some light, and it's very cold in winter - it doesn't actually freeze but feels similar. Any suggestions?
This is a tough one. Most traditional houseplants are tropical and just can't take the cold. You probably would be best looking at outdoor plants that can make it in lower light. I am thinking English ivy or creeping juniper might work. Pachysandra may also work.
We have two propane tanks (5') that we would like to camouflage. The soil in the area is excellent, but there is a good amount of shade. The biggest issue is that we have a multitude of deer who tend to visit. We have had rhododendrons browsed (they prefer white over any other color) and in hard winters they have eaten holly, just to name a few. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Some deer-resistant plants include various conifers, forsythia, lupine, yarrow, lamb’s ear, marigold, and delphinium. However, no matter what the plant, if a deer is very hungry, it will eat almost anything. This is why they say deer resistant rather than deer proof.
This article will suggest some deer resistant plants:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-resistant-plants.htm
I lost two Leyland cypresses to snow. They bent and fell over. They were about 20 feet tall. I want to plant an evergreen that will not bend over. I have clay to wet soil.
I would first recommend amending your clay soil. This article should help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm
This article will provide ideas for trees that can withstand wet areas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wet-soil-trees.htm
I live in NC where the soil is very sandy. Any ideas on what kind of plants I should plant? How about using planters instead of putting them in the ground?
This article will give you some ideas for growing plants in sandy regions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/seaside/catch-the-wave-with-seaside-gardening.htm
You may also want to try amending the soil. This article will help you with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/amending-sandy-soil.htm
Growing your plants in containers is also a good alternative, as long as the containers provide adequate drainage.
I need a drought resistant, partial shade flower for the Atlanta area. Planting Queen ferns but would like something that will bloom in the heat of the summer. . . any ideas?
Lily-of-the-valley, lamb's ears, loosestrife, hostas, lungwort and coral bells all can take dry soil but still bloom in the shade.
I need to block out my neighbor's yard from my dogs. There is about ten feet of fence with about another ten feet of fence with the privacy slats. It is on the driveway side, so there is no grass. This is a rental for a short period, so spending a lot is senseless. I was thinking of string beans. I have done morning glories, but the bees were a problem and the plants didn't do as well as expected. This is a VERY sunny area.
Containers are an effective way to create privacy. These can consist of rows or layers. Many small trees and shrubs are well suited for potted environments. Alternatively, you could also choose a variety of tall-growing grasses, bamboos, and vines. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/plant-a-privacy-screen-plants-that-grow-fast-for-privacy.htm