What plants (ideally a fruit/vegetable) would look really nice here?
Adam Jo Momma Non of Yo Business
2 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (14)
tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱
2 years agoAdam Jo Momma Non of Yo Business
2 years agoRelated Discussions
What would you suggest I plant here?
Comments (7)Sorry, I had a whole long post typed out this morning, went to submit it, and my computer froze...lost it all! Hope I can recreate most! I'd LOVE evergreens! Two I really like....the creeping wintergreen, but I hear it doesn't spread fast at all. But I LOVE the foliage, and the berries. LOVE IT! I also am in love with harbor belle nandina, but it's a zone 6 plant, and so I'm just suffering with zone envy there. I don't know if, since it's a protected area, it would still work.... the majority of our weather/wind comes from the west, and the door faces north, with the planting bed pictured facing east. If it was a perfect world, I'd have either one of those, a nice lush bed of it, planted there. Both evergreen. Linda, it is a pyramid arborvitae. Could you tell me what problem I will encounter? Just size? In which I could prune it... or will I be facing problems with the root system with the concrete? I actually have two, one on the other side of my garage door as well. I've never been told this before! The ground squirrels, I have them digging insanely within my foundation plantings....it's making me crazy! This morning there were two fronds laying on the ground from one of my japanese painted ferns. They are stirring up all of the mulch, they are living, I believe, under my concrete front porch. The bed pictured has since been cleaned out completely, but there is a rock in there, large and flat, for decoration. I moved that out of the way last evening to see a criss-cross of tunnels underneath. THIS. IS. WAR. As far as the downspout....when the sidewalk was put in, a PVC pipe was put in underneath it. But nothing on the other side. I suppose we could dig it up and put in some gravel for drainage? So it's unused now, but there if we DO do something...I just wasn't sure what to do, but the pipe under the sidewalk before it was poured seemed like a good idea to me at the time. So we did. I appreciate the opionions....and I do believe I will look into this pachysandra, I've not heard of it! I saw a dwarf dogwood groundcover in some catalog I liked...and seem to remember it might have been evergreen as well. But Linda, do fill me in more on your thoughts on my arborvitaes. I love them, love the looks...but I will be facing problems in teh future? Thanks!!...See MoreLooking ahead to spring vegetable planting.
Comments (16)I grow climbing blackeyed peas and pick them while the pods are tender and use as snap beans, they stand up to the heat like you won't believe. I planted the ones from a bag at the grocery store. I agree with the armenian cukes, they love heat and you can eat them fresh or peel and cook like zucchini, really good grilled. I grow swiss chard all summer with just early morning sun and it does great. My peppers produced all through the summer heat except the jalapeno which shut down by August but the gypsy's, Joe Parkers and Red Marconis are still going strong. Tomatillos will take the heat and a good source of vitamin C. Anybody who likes bush beans should try Dragon Tongues, I ordered them from Baker Creek Nursery, they are now my favorite bush bean. The beans are large and meaty and stringless. They are a beautiful yellow and purple striped bean that cooks up yellow and taste great,prolific producers and take the heat well....See MoreWhat would you plant here? Need your suggestions!
Comments (9)Hi everyone, Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! I really appreciate it. In terms of space, it is spaced right there - I had done some measurements before hand and everything is good there. The only thing is, do I keep the dwarf mugo pine or not? Over half of it looks brown now! It's terrible. I will try to prune the brown bits, but I am not sure how it will look..... if it looks terrible, I may just replace it. I know, I am brutal.... our growing season is so short that I don't have too much time for plants to recover over years!!!!!!!! Sorry....... CLBlakey, I think this area has to be balanced with a shrub there. Otherwise, it may look a bit off balance.... there are many other areas with flowers or flowering shrubs in my yard, sorry that I didn't show them. Anyway, thanks again everyone! You have really given me something to think about now....See MorePlanning , Planting And Maintaining A Vegetable Garden
Comments (57)Hazel, how exciting to hear about your plants! It's a fun and rewarding time of year, isn't it? I have decided not to worry so much about doing every little thing just so, Dawn is right, plants know what to do. SO. . . when did you plant your beans? You planted them from seed? What kind of beans did you plant? I have not planted mine yet but I'm thinking I need to get on the ball and do it. My habit has been to plant later rather than earlier and I think this year I want to go ahead and get my seeds in the ground. It's been a warm and extremely dry season so far. I'm sure the colder temps are behind us. I just want RAIN!! My carrots and beets are still very small but at least they have a start. Everything I started indoors, under the grow light I made, I have been very disappointed with. (I'll do my homework for next year) I started my squash and cukes too early and I'm just going to plant seeds next week. My tomatoes are just pitiful. I think I'll keep trying and transplant next month and have a back up plan with plants from a nursery. Here in Enid, my selection is a joke, BUT actually last year I bought a cherry tomato plant, variety unknown, that just did marvelous and produced till the frost did it's number on it. My peas that I planted from seeds look great, about 3" tall now. Oh how I hope I get a good crop, I do love my peas! My asparagus is doing superb, almost all of the 18 or so plants have sprouted and are now covered with soil and hay. Dawn, you have so much experience and give great advice, so here is a question for you. What kind of Espoma do you use? I had no idea there were so many to choose from! I also have been adding organic material to my soil for the past couple of years and it's looking good, I would like to simplify things and get a basic fertilizer, if that is what can be done. I have had the OSU extension center do soil sample tests on different parts of my garden for a couple of years and my pH is good, just needs a bit of potassium and phosphorus, which I have added. Thanks all!...See MoreJoJo (Nevada 9A)
2 years agoLabradors
2 years agorobert567
2 years agoChristopher CNC
2 years agoCA Kate z9
2 years agoEmbothrium
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoSigrid
2 years agoGargamel
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoBarbara Simoes
last year
Related Stories
GARDENING GUIDESGreat Design Plant: Grow Blueberries for Their Fruit and More
Eastern gardeners should consider growing blueberry plants for their delicious fruits, bee-friendly spring blooms and brilliant fall foliage
Full StoryEDIBLE GARDENSThe Most Productive Fruits, Veggies and Herbs to Plant Right Now
These crops offer the best bang for the buck, earning their keep with plentiful harvests
Full StoryEDIBLE GARDENSGarden BFFs? Why Your Vegetables Are Begging for Companion Plants
Foster friendships among plants for protection from pests, pollination support and color camaraderie
Full StoryTREESHow to Plant a Fruit Tree
Great Home Project: Choose the best tree for your region, plant it to thrive and enjoy sweet rewards year after year
Full StoryMOST POPULARSpring Gardens Are Blooming — Here’s What to Do in April
Get the guide you need for gardening in your U.S. region, with tasks, climate-appropriate plantings and more
Full StoryMOST POPULAREnjoy Your Summer Garden — Here’s What to Do in July
Our July gardening guides take the guesswork out of summer watering, pruning and planting. See our tips for your U.S. region
Full StoryEARTH DAYSee Why Cross-Pollination Is a Plant’s Best Friend
Getting the most from a native plant landscape goes beyond plant selection. You often need compatible partners too
Full StorySPRING GARDENINGSpring Gardens Are Waking — Here’s What to Do in March
Excitement fills the air when gardens come back to life. These guides will help you make the most of yours
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESYour Garden Is Stirring — Here’s What to Do in February
February is a good time to start seeds, shape up shrubs and watch for the earliest blooms. Here’s what to do in your part of the U.S. now
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESInvite Mining Bees to Your Garden by Planting Their Favorite Plants
Look for mining bees (Andrena) pollinating woodland wildflowers in U.S. gardens this spring
Full Story
Embothrium