What shlould I plant to have curb apeal? I live in Arkansas?

Question

So give me some idea of what to buy and when to plant and what will not die from snow and ice, and be here awhile.

Answer 1

cut tires in half and make a border with them, like rainbows next to each other

Answer 2

For curb appeal go for color and scent.
Roses are the queen of flowers. There are new varieties that are more cold and disease resistant than before. Developed at Iowa State University by distinguished rosarian Griffith Buck, the series has attained recognition worldwide for hardiness, attractiveness, resemblance to modern roses & low maintenance.
Distant Drums - Intense myrrh fragrance
Enchanted Autumn - Intense sweet fragrance
Pipe Dreams - Intense clove/rose fragrance
Prairie Sunrise - Very fragrant
Quietness - Intense old-rose fragrance
Wanderin' Wind - Old rose scent
Combine roses with lillies like Lilium Candidum, Madonna Lilies and lavender

Then for interest add some native Arkansas plants
Ranunculus sp.
Sanguinaria canadensis .. These beauties don't last long but they are an awesome site whether alone or in a colony
Dutchman's Breeches .. Dicentra cucullaria.

http://www.anps.org/

Answer 3

check out this site.
www.gurneys.com
It will tell you which plants are best for your zone. Another thing you can do is go to wal-mart and buy some home and gardening magazines, they usually will give you some awesome ideas for curb appeal.
another idea, if you don't have a bunch of money to spend. You can advertise to take extra plants from people who are wanting to get rid of some. There are some plants like lillies that grow rapidly and some people don't want a lot and will give them away. If you get some that already have roots, you will have more luck with them growing rather than trying to plant from the bulb or seed.
Good luck.

Answer 4

Yup, I live in MO and i just love my used tire border around my yard and flower bed. it goes so well with my trailer that i owe more on now than when i bought it----NOT ( reguards to frank- misspelling intentional as us Ozarkers caint be lerned to spelll nuthin yet.

Here are some ideas for you.
-go to the library and get some gardeneing/ landscaping books for ideas. you can find out your area and what will grow there. you have more options depending on your area.
- I would recommend a few evergreen- keeps leaves on all winter- bushes along your foundation or front as they will stay green in the winter, it is nice to have some green in winter. books and plant tags will tell you this.
- plan some PERENNIALs- live from year to year and usually flower- daylillies are great- a good "free from a friend" plant- also irises, coneflower, etc- look in library book.
-leave spaces to put some ANNUALS- like petunias, marigolds, whatever you like- walmart will have it - in between perennials to fill in during the summer and give a big color boost.
-Drive around and see what other houses in your area have that you like, figure out what plant it is and do a little copying of ideas and design. other gardeners love to share about their gardens, and plants too. be somewhat knowlegeabal first so you can pick up thier hints.
-keep it simple. less is more. no clutter or confusing designs or overuse of decoration for curb appeal.

Answer 5

go to hgtv.com. They have all the gardening & landscaping shows with master gardeners. They have lots of video, pics, plans, & plants for your area. They also have a show on that site called curb appeal.

Answer 6

go to a local nursey (plant store) and ask for a reccommendation - they will be able to tell you what will grow in your neighborhood!