I am trying to landscape the front of a church, and I need a shrub or bush that's about 3-4 feet tall and will survive without a whole lot of hassle to take care of.
2007-04-11 14:19:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I am trying to landscape some property, and I need to know what sort of bush or shrub grows about 1-1 1/2 feet tall and flowers. I have no idea what the zone is (hence the "really new" part) but the property is in eastern Georgia. The area will get sunlight all day, and will ideally require little maintenance.
2007-04-12 08:24:46 · update #1
I hate to join the band-wagon... but it would really help to know the USDA hardiness zone you're located in. That would help us to help you. If nothing else, take the list of shrubs that you get as suggestions to your local independent garden center. They will help you cull out the plants that aren't hardy, or are hard to find.
That being said, here are a few of my suggestions for you (I'm in USDA hardiness zone 5). I would look at Viburnums (Viburnum), especially double file (V. plicatum var. tomentosum) and Mohawk (V. x burkwoodii). In addition, Burning Bush (Euonymus alatus), Dwarf Lilac (Syringa patula 'Miss Kim' or Syringa meyeri) or Snowmound spirea (Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'). These in general prefer full sun... but may tolerate part sun.
I hope that this helps
2007-04-12 03:22:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
North side of the church, or south side? Full sun or part shade? Are you in the north part of the country? Northeast? Southeast? Midwest? Southwest? Southern California? Pacific Northwest?
Perhaps you should look around the neighborhood and take a good look at what is growing and looking healthy. Then take a few leaves of that plant to the nursery and someone there should identify it for you. Most of the standard shrubs are standard because they tolerate weather, poor soil, and require minimal care.
Good luck.
2007-04-11 16:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by enn 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Azalea, Rhododendron, Euonymus, Phlox, Hydrangea, Lilac, Boxwood, Peony, Caryopteris.
2007-04-11 19:26:43 · answer #3 · answered by Auron1838 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, the mulch will fade, but there are some varieties available that will hold their color for longer. Scot ts Premium Mulch is one such type. You could plant any variety of perennial with great success. With some luck and planning you could have season long color and never have to replant. What I have done is plant a few perennials each year and interspersed them with annuals for color.
2016-05-17 23:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure where your from but in my zone (6) boxwoods are a good evergreen that require little care. Burning bush are great for bright red fall color. Rhinegold arborvitae are also nice - they have a pretty gold color.
2007-04-11 17:11:47 · answer #5 · answered by kandj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lilac
2007-04-11 17:58:42 · answer #6 · answered by Cycy C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Indian Hawthorn.
2007-04-11 14:23:34 · answer #7 · answered by ny21tb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to say where in the world this church is.. it makes a big difference.
2007-04-11 15:16:53 · answer #8 · answered by pbear i 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋