I have an area by our church doors which is shady and I live in the San Fernando Valley of California. It is very hot and dry for months and we are in a drought, so we really need to have water-conserving plants. The beds are raised and about 4 x 6 and 8 x 8, surrounded by parking lot. I would like it to have perennials with flowers so they would look nice for wedding pictures. I am trying for a purple, pink, pale yellow color scheme. The church is a white mission-style adobe.
The following articles should be of some help to you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/xeriscape/xeriscape-shade-plants-plants-for-dry-shade.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/shade-tolerant-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/adding-perennials-to-your-shade-garden.htm
I have had a trellis in my front yard for two years. I am trying to hide a satellite dish, so I am looking for a fast-growing plant. I have tried a few plants with no luck. The soil seems sandy. Can you help?
The plants in this article will accomplish what you would like:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/ovgen/growing-plant-cover-fence.htm
Along with flowers, what type of plants can go in the front of the house and are not too expensive?
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/shgen/foundation-plants.htm
What plants are good for balcony gardens when the sunlight changes during the day? I get full sun and then partial sun. I want color but I also want to add color, which plants are good for me? I live in Cincinnati, OH and the weather is always changing. I need plants and flowers that will withstand the changing weather we have. Please help. I want to try Boston ferns to hang outside, but afraid they would burn. Would that be true?
Boston ferns probably not all that good for that, but almost any full sun plant at your local nursery will do well. Since you want color, I would recommend using annuals. Petunias, Celosia, cosmos, dahlias, snap dragons and other full sun annuals will do very well for you.
I live just at the edge of the forest up a mountain and not far from a seaside town, but if there is snow forecast, we get it (up to five foot drifts). We are on rocky ground with only pines, whins, etc. growing locally. I would love some form of garden to look at and a bit of color. Any suggestions?
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/spaces/wind-resistant-plants-for-your-windy-garden.htm
I live in Connecticut (northeast). What can I plant now?
At this time, you should be able to plant cole crops (cabbage, broccoli, etc) and peas.
I have very wet/clay soil in my yard. What is the best type of tree to grow?
This article has some ideas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/wet-soil-trees.htm
These trees will also do well in clay soil.