Zone 9 has warm temperatures and a long growing season that suits many tropical and subtropical plants. Even with plants that grow as perennials in Zones 10 to 12, you can grow them as annuals in zone 9. For spring planting, start the seeds indoors 4 to 6 weeks before the threat of t...
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Trumpet creeper (Campsis radicans) produces orange, trumpet-shaped flowers in summer that hummingbirds love. Preferring partial shade, it is hardy in USDA zones 4 through 9 and is native to eastern Canada, California, Oregon and most of the mid- and eastern United States. This deciduous vine...
Freshly mulched perennials, bordered by creeping phlox, between showers in May. MAY Transplant tomato seedlings and other transplants to larger pots, burying any leggy stems to encourage strong root growth. Add good quality compost to all garden beds to improve soil texture, fertility and reduce ...
all perennials after bloom. Stake tall-growing, early perennials to prevent breakage. Weed beds and borders if not mulched. Watch for pests and signs of disease. Continue hoeing to prevent weeds from germinating. Apply summer mulch. Stake tall-growing perennials and border carnations. Watch for ...
And I think that’s the climate portion. It’s why we use these 30-year averages in building this map and try to—especially for planting trees—30 years tends to be across all plants, potentially an average lifespan if you factor in herbaceous perennials. But with tree planting, I ...
This is probably the most commonly asked question of all. Orchid growers can be a bit anxious about when their plants are going to bloom. Unlike annuals or perennials, orchids can sometimes take up to three years to bloom, and re-blooming after that can be unpredictable. This is why you...