2006-07-19 08:10:57 · 37 answers · asked by Tabor 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
One of my favs for sunny area is 'Autumn Joy' sedum. It is hardy to at least zone 4 (check with your local nursery)
Here are a few simple tips for carefree gardening!
1. Buy plants rated for your zone, and know about how much sunlight the area gets during an average day.
2. Plant perennials suited for the type of soil you have.
3. Look for 'drought tolerant' perennials, they require less care.
4. Every part of the country has invasive plants. Save yourself alot of work later on and don't use these plants as they grow very quickly and choke out other plantings. Many also have hard to get rid of root systems and take years to remove from a landscape once planted.
A few of these plants sold by nurseries are morning glory, bishops weed, some forms of monarda. Ask how aggressive the plant is before you buy- avoid most plants sold as "great for mass plantings"- translates to 'invasive'.
2006-07-19 10:21:14 · answer #1 · answered by drgnflyz 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
Depends on where I am. When I lived down south, it was Jasmine. Up here in the north I would have to say Digitalis (Foxglove) for the shade or the Leucanthemum "Aglaia" which is basically a frilly version of a shasta daisy for sunny areas.
2006-07-19 14:03:26 · answer #2 · answered by cowboy'swife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roses. The way you prune them after the blossum dies off, you will get new growth with a new flower bud. They are very hardy. If properly fetilized and protected by harsh winters, your rose bushes should grow and last a longtime.. 12" diam , 18" deep hole, with plenty of drainage. plenty of sun will produce a healthy Rose bush.
2006-07-19 08:16:59 · answer #3 · answered by dona 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All your answers so far are good. Depends on what zone you are growing in.Lavender is awesome once it is established.Marigolds will help protect anything else you plant from too many insects.Bulb style flowers like Iris , tulips and many others will come up in spring annually(I actually have black tulips).Good gardening!!!
2006-07-19 08:19:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jillsifer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
African violets. I have succeeded at killing every plant I have ever attempted to grow- including both ivy and bamboo, which people say are impossible to get rid of. Nothing will kill an african violet and they are very beautiful. Unless you live in a really hot climate, though, they will only grow inside.
2006-07-19 08:14:42 · answer #5 · answered by KT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A clematis, it's a perrennial so you don't have to replant it each year, it is constantly getting prettier and prettier and it blooms off and on all summer. It comes in about 6 different varieties and is very hardy.
2006-07-19 08:13:46 · answer #6 · answered by curiosity 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sunflowers, not only are they hardy and beautiful, but when the season is over you can feed the squirrel's with the seeds.
2006-07-19 08:13:01 · answer #7 · answered by Meg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cannas are very hardy!they are beautiful too!they can get up to five feet tall!and you can get them in a variety of colors anda varierty of their leaf colors as well! they are so easy to grow that they are fool proof!i have even just thrown some in a mud puddles before and they ended up taking!and they come back more plentyful and beautiful each year!
2006-07-19 15:39:23 · answer #8 · answered by cyndi b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Daisies, Lillies, Lantana, Jasmine, and Rosemary
2006-07-19 08:13:38 · answer #9 · answered by Beckwith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Azaleas have one of the fastest growth rates, but they will be out of season until the spring. Roses grow like weeds and are looking good now, depending on the climate where you are.
2006-07-19 08:13:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋