Many fast-growing shrubs do well in a shady location in zone 9. Examples include Foster holly, a glossy-leafed evergreen that produces red berries in the winter, as well as Nellie R. Stevens Holly, another berry-producing evergreen shrub. An example of a deciduous shrub in this category i...
Tropical Hibiscus(Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)can be found in our greenhouse, or among the annuals during the warm months. This type of Hibiscus is hardy in USDA growing zones 10 and 11 (think Central Florida and further south from there). Here in zone 6, we can enjoy tropical Hibiscus outdoors...
It can be clipped to keep it neat and tidy and the Emerald ‘N Gold Euonymus makes a wonderful ground-cover plant for sunny and shady locations. Euonymus Bush Hardiness and Growing Conditions Euonymus bushes are hardy from zone 4 to zone 8. They need some winter cold, so they will not ...
US, and surrounding areas. We are in USDA hardiness zone 7 with an average annual minimum temperature of 0 to 10 degrees F (-17.8 to -12.2 C). In January of 2014, the weather for the suburbs of Philadelphia, where Carolyn’s Shade Gardens is located...
Here are 12 excellent shrubs for providing year-round landscape color for every climate zone. Tip As you select shrubs for your garden, make note of when their leaves, flowers, and berries are at their most beautiful. Then choose a selection to ensure that you have color in your landscape ...
Very hardy into zone 3 Thrives in cooler climate zones Easily grown low-maintenance small specimen Choose a sunny spot for your Dwarf Siberian Spruce, although an hour or two of afternoon shade is acceptable too. It will grow without problems in any garden soil that is not constantly wet and...
Bring color, flowers and interest to even the darkest corners of your backyard all through the year by choosing the right shrubs for a shady garden
Plants for Your Zone Zones 9-10 Zones 7-8 Zones 5-6 Zones 3-4 About Sandys Nursery Online A provider of high quality live plants, flowers, and trees, at Sandys Nursery Online we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality growth. At Sandys, careful attention is paid to every component...
Lilacs grow well in US hardiness zone 4 to US hardiness zone 7 and can be planted in borders or containers. It is best to err on the side of caution when feeding lilac shrubs, fertilizing only once per year. Over-fertilizing your plants can often do more harm than good. When to ...
Are you looking for a great foundational or focal point in the garden that doesn’t need much attention to look its best? There are a number of different options to choose from, depending on your hardiness zone. In this article, gardening expert Melissa Strauss has 27 great, low-maintenance...