we are moving to a house with a huge backyard. But the front and back yards are depressingly devoid of shrubs and plants ans such. I want to liven the place up with garden plants. But I know its coming on winter - do I HAVE to wait for spring to get greeneries in pots or in the ground? Appreciate any help from you gardeners.
2006-10-08 18:19:37 · 6 answers · asked by Phoebhart 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I love to plant winter Kale in the fall here in the Midwest USA. It has a dark green-to-purple foliage and is striking against the planters and in the early frosts/snows. I think it can be used in salads, too, but I find it too beautiful to cut!
2006-10-09 02:29:46 · answer #1 · answered by sunflowerjean63 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of things you can still plant. It is still early enough in the year to allow plants to establish a bit before the weather gets too cold. Check with your local nursery and ask an expert there. It all depends on the location and your 'zone'. I know pansies are great winter color and snapdragons to well too. Not many plants flower through a hard freeze, but most should survive or have a warranty if you buy them locally.
2006-10-08 18:37:59 · answer #2 · answered by itsjustme_erin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would possibly want to attempt Viburnum which flower over the wintry climate and are evergreen. also, Cornus which has desirable red/red bark or a Choisa sundance. All will be accessible in the shrub section at any good backyard centre.
2016-12-04 10:32:27 · answer #3 · answered by mundell 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you can still work the soil, you can still plant shrubs and certainly - plant some bulbs now for spring colour.
2006-10-09 00:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by Barbados Chick 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crocus will come up in the snow. Check with your local gardening place tho.
2006-10-08 18:40:40 · answer #5 · answered by nevada nomad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ornamental cabbage surrounded by pansies make a great container garden.
2006-10-09 02:12:28 · answer #6 · answered by jerry39 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋