Plant Selection Tips for Year-Round Beauty Our part of the Pacific Northwest is officially designated as zone 8 or 9 for plant growth and hardiness. That zone designation considers the average temperatures and rainfall over several years but as we well know, there is no such thing as an avera...
Because there is so little rain, landscaping considerations start withneeding native trees, shrubs, anddrought-tolerant plantsthat can withstand significant amounts of sunshine. The region is USDA Hardiness Zone 9. Succulents (cacti, agaves, aloes, and yuccas) typically do well in the heat. When...
Many visitors enjoy Oak Grove Regional Park for the trails, fishing, and the nature center. Families enjoy the Museum of Stockton and The Haggin Museum. The area is USDA Hardiness Zone 9. The Mediterranean climate means that Winter temperatures average around 50 degrees. Stockton only receives ...
If you want to make a zone from your backyard more private without completely closing it for the sunlight, use lattice privacy screens. They are made from wood material, painted white to enhance the brightness and airiness of the space. A formed garden bed next to the screens makes the ...
Elephant ears are tropical plants and are supposed to be cold hardy only in zones 9-11 but I have had no problem growing mine in zone 7b. Your mileage may differ. What about ground covers near a chain link fence? Ground covers are an option that will make it easier for you to mow ...
Team BGW August 16, 2015 At 9:44 am Surely you’re not growing the right variety. Try to grow varieties that are suitable for climate of Florida. It would be better if you’d mentioned your growing zone. Here are some tips. 1. The climate is rather hot in sunshine state so French...
How to use buffer zone planting to position large trees and shrubs in a way that interrupts the view with foliage masses at various depths rather than a rigid line of trees and hedges. Ideas for creating privacy with a strategically placed shed, greenhouse or other outdoor structure. A char...
Half-hardy perennials are most appropriate for USDA Hardiness Zones 4 through 9 (Wichitais in Zone 6b). Popular Wichita perennials: Lavender Creeping phlox Hosta Southernwood Tulip Zoysia japonica |Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz| Wikimedia Commons |CC BY-SA 4.0 ...
Most lilacs do well in zones 3 to 7, but one of the great things about Scentara Lilacs is that they will also grow and bloom prolifically in zone 8. If you're in an area that is marginal or just outside of the normal range for lilacs, Scentara is a great plant for you. Not ...
The present invention does not require welding between individual fence individual members, no small foundation for installing the welded individual fence assembly, naturally connected to the sidewalk block, the soil of the boundary of the lawn and the sidewalk block is stably preserved, Apartment hous...