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    Nikki on
    March 15, 2011
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    Nikki on
    March 15, 2011
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    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.

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    Nikki on
    March 16, 2011
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    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

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    Nikki on
    March 16, 2011
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    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

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    Nikki on
    March 17, 2011
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    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.

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    Nikki on
    March 22, 2011
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    Lily-of-the-valley, lamb's ears, loosestrife, hostas, lungwort and coral bells all can take dry soil but still bloom in the shade.

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