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Plants FAQ
I receive many questions about plants. Some of the questions are relevant to a sufficiently large number of readers as to warrant "going public" with them. By publishing the questions and corresponding answers on my website, all readers have a chance to benefit from the exchange. Below you'll find just a tiny sampling; for the rest, please read the full Plants FAQ.
Do You Offer a List of Plants Suitable for Moon Gardens?
Why limit yourself to daytime garden pleasures? With proper plant selection, you can appreciate the garden at night, too, even with minimal light. The concept I'm referring to is sometimes termed the "moon garden," where the focus is on white blossoms. I present examples according to season of bloom.
Invasive Plants Are Taking Over My Yard. Is There an Easy Way to Remove Them?
Considering that they're called "invasive" plants, there's no reason to think you can get rid of them without a fight. These fierce invaders hang on to conquered ground tenaciously. If you wish to win that ground back, go into battle with a plan. Here are some of your options.
We Have a Deer Problem Where I Live. Are There Any Plants Deer Don't Eat?
What's the best way to keep deer from eating your plants? Probably installing deer fencing. But in cases where that choice is not feasible, all is not lost. By installing deer-resistant plants, you're essentially depriving Bambi of his preferred diet. This option is cheaper and more attractive than deer fencing.
I Have a Swampy Area to Landscape. Will Anything Grow There?
Not all plants will grow well on the border of a swamp. With the ground so saturated with water in such areas, drainage can be a problem (and many plants do not like to have wet feet). So what's a landscaping-minded homeowner to do in such spots? Turn to nature for some clues.
I'd Like to Dress Up My Mailbox Area With Plants. Which Ones Would Work Best?
You may not give much thought to the grounds around your mailbox, but that spot is, nonetheless, one of the most visible on your property. So it deserves some TLC if you landscape for curb appeal. But there are special factors to take into account when installing mailbox plantings.
I Want to Plant Something Around a Septic System Without Causing Harm. Any Tips?
The last thing you want to do is mess up your septic system by growing plants in the drain field that have a tendency to cause damage. In the answer to this frequently asked question I list a few shrubs and trees to avoid, while suggesting some alternatives.
What Can I Plant Under an Evergreen Tree?
It can be quite a challenge to find plants that will grow well under large evergreen trees. Even if the spot gets sufficient sunshine, there's another problem: the roots of such evergreens sop up most of the available water. So what's the answer? Learn some options here.