January 11, 2021 by Dave ‘Black Dragon’ cryptomeria (Cryptomeria japonica, USDA zones 6-9) is a beautiful evergreen tree for the garden. The foliage is a dark green with some twisting shapes that create an unusually contorted figure. It’s an amazing evergreen specimen for Japanese gard...
Late-summer and early fall is the best time of year to plant perennials if you live in zones that have a winter freeze. Fall planting forces the plant to put energy into root growth which builds a stronger plant with bigger blooms. The cooler days and nights also mean the plant doesn’t...
Figure 6. Think like vegetation. Tree and shrub roots often grow 2 to 3 times the diameter of the plant’s leaf canopy, so roots often extend to all rain garden zones and from one basin to another. For additional rain garden planting zone illustrations that show a tree planted on a pede...
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Type of Plant: a low-growing, perennial ground cover hardy in zones 6-9... read moreAt The John Hay Writing Studio – September 2024 Sep 17, 2024 | Lifestuff When I arrived at the John Hay Writing Studio, I was shown a book where those who used the space could write about their...
Know Your Zone so you will know when to plan a vegetable garden. You have probably heard that the US is divided into climate zones. It is vital that you know which zone you live in, so you know what vegetables will grow best when. You can find what zone you live in by inputting ...
These are broad-leaved evergreen shrubs, hardy in zones 7 - 9, with glossy, deep green foliage. FAQs What trees will help to create a look inspired by Japanese zen gardens? Planting a Japanese maple tree, or acer, is a great option for those seeking to create a zen garden. In ...
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Planting in zones three and four may require some winter protection to ensure they come back the following year, and planting in zones six through nine may require pre-chilling in the fall (refrigerating the bulbs to imitate winter).
Note regarding the climate zone: The seedtimes and harvesttimes are adjusted to hardiness zones USDA 7-8 (e.g. Atlanta, Seattle or Central Europe). Please adapt accordingly. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ more What...