HOSTAS FOR UNDER TREE IN LOUISIANA (B.R.)
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Comments (17)Well, I bundled up and did some weeding today. Filled 4 garbage cans. I guess I shouldn't complain about it being cold out today, since in July or August I'll be whining about the heat. Other than the wind it was actually good working outside weather. All the roses look as though they've taken the cold snap in stride. I think we got down to around 40 last night, maybe a little colder than that. Sandy...See MoreWhat flowers can you plant that will grow under pine trees?
Comments (16)Good Day, I too have a shade garden under pine trees, two actually. I have Korean Spice bush, hosta, lots of early spring bloomers but by mid summer the only thing that is still looking good is the bush and hostas. It is too dry to keep impatiens alive unless I water daily, I've even tried sinking pots to help hold the moisture, just won't grow. Any suggestions for something that will give me some color during the hot summer and won't require that I have to mortgage my house to pay the water bill? Thank You,Elphinstone...See MoreNew to Hosta forum, want to plant large bed
Comments (20)Oh my Sam ! Those tree roots are going to be a nightmare !!! The lighting however looks splendid. :) My vote is still to put the kai-bash on the lawn and turn it into a giant perennial garden. We need someone to link the info for spin-out bags. I haven't had to plant next to any trees yet. In fact, after Sandy came through we had some removed from our property. Never saw wind nearly bend a spruce in half before. Scary stuff. Di, Hello !!! and thank you for all the info. :) I have been meaning to do more research on local societies but I can't pry myself away from my own garden to figure out a plan. It is hard to balance everything, and with my recent commitment to my own personal garden it has taken up most of what was left of my 'free' time. I have heard amazing things about the DVHS. Philadelphia is such a great botanical hub. I have been to Longwood more times than I can count. Never made it early enough to see the Wisteria gardens in bloom. Meadowbrook is about 20 min from my house, which was recently bought out by the Philadelphia Horticultural Society. I frequent them for more of my indoor exotics. They get their orchids from Waldor's so I have a nice access to quality plants there. Primex suits my needs mostly for the big garden stuff. I think I paid some of the summer workers salaries last year with plants and soil amendments alone. :) I will keep those organizations in mind for future years, and who knows, maybe bump into you. Hahaaaa . . . look for the pasty Irish boy who talks with his hands :p Ludi Sandy's Wrath...See MoreHosta for Zone 8
Comments (5)I live in East Central Mississippi and have decent luck with the following: Alba Marginata (an old timer, but truly the best I grow), Halcyon, Sagae, Sum and Substance, Gold Standard, and June. The secret for me seems to be three fold: lightly dappled shade (mine are under a structure I built that is covered with lattice work), steady moisture in well drained soil, and I put a handful of lime in the hole at the time of planting and top dress with a handful of lime each fall. After Katrina, I lost so many trees that my shade garden was no longer shady. I built the shade structure on the north side of my house, amended the soil, and my plants are doing better than before, partly, I believe, because they no longer compete with trees for moisture. I know a lady in our area who grows Guacamole successfully too. It is a real beauty. I also had Frances Williams this year and it did well. I affirm the remarks about Plant Delights Nursery. I have had very good luck with their plants in the past. They are grown in Zone 7B and the catalog is careful to warn you if a plant won't do well in the deep south....See Morebcurry1
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