If you’re in the southern range of the plants’ viable zones, pick a spot with afternoon shade. Conversely, those at the northern edge of the range should pick spots in full sun that are sheltered from cold winter winds. When to Plant Holly ...
If you are considering azalea, make sure to select an evergreen variety since deciduous azaleas (those that lose their leaves in winter) are also available. You'll find perennial evergreen species in USDA plant hardiness zones 5 through 9. Most prefer a location with some shade and soil tha...
moderately acidic soil. Preferring full sun, this plant can grow in some shade as well. Holly trees have a slow to medium growth rate. Depending on the variety you choose, Hollys can be used as a privacy screen, focal point, hedge, container plant, or foundation plant. The berries of ...
Azaleas are acid-loving plants. They grow best in light shade and need protection from the midday sun and winter sun in hot areas of the country. They prefer moist, well-drained soil. Check the soil pH before planting, especially if planting along a foundation where soils tend to be more...
In addition to filtered shade and good drainage, pick a spot with protection from the wind. The ARS recommends that you avoid planting them near concrete because it creates alkaline soil conditions that are detrimental to their development. Furthermore, don't plant rhododendrons near other surface...
The weather has a lot to do with how long your blooms last. Once the buds begin to open, pray for a cool, dry spell, that will prolong them. High temperatures shorten the blooming period. After the blooms are over, you still have a nice shade bush. But unlike roses, lilacs only blo...
Also known as rosebay, oleander is an ornamental shrub that grows up to 15-19 feet tall and releases a toxic, sticky latex, if the stems are bruised. It features flowers in a white, red, or pink shade in late spring to summer. ...
If plants are pruned in summer or fall, the growth that produces next year’s flowers may be removed. Prune plants just after flowering in early spring. Too much shade can result in few or no blooms. Forsythia needs at least 6 hours of full sun to flower. Plants may be too old. ...
Grows in full sun to partial shade Blooms in the spring Fruits in the summer Arrives as 5lb plant, roughly 8” wide x 10” tall Grown & shipped from the USA *Please note, unfortunately at this time we cannot ship blueberries intoAZ, CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA. We continue to ...
Camellias are best utilized in your landscape as a woodland edge shrub, especially when they are first established. A northern or western location will provide the most shade. Mature size varies by variety, but a general guide is that they can grow from 18” to 25 feet tall, and 18” to...