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From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-310 |
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The following plants would make sensible selection for a backyard garden project.
These plants were not featured in this DIY Garden Sense episode but would make sensible selections in a low-maintenance urban garden with vegetables and herbs.Ilex verticillata 'Jim Dandy'--Jim Dandy Winterberry Holly - Medium, suckering deciduous shrub used as a pollinator for female berry-producing winterberries
- Male cultivar, not showy
- Plant in rich, moist to wet soil
- Plant in full sun to light shade
- Height: 4-6 feet
- Width: 4-6 feet, suckering
Hardy in USDA zones 3-9: - Zone 3: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 4: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall.
Caryopteris x clandonensis 'Sunshine Blue'--Sunshine Blue Caryopteris - Low-growing shrub with bright golden foliage and blue flowers in summer
- Plant in average garden soil that is well drained, can tolerate poor soil; drought tolerant
- Prune while dormant
- Plant in full sun
- Attractive to bees and butterflies
- Height: 3 feet
- Width: 2-3 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 5-9: - Zone 5: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.
Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima'--Dwarf Mainden Grass - Medium-sized upright ornamental grass with copper plumes
- Plant in full sun to light shade
- Can be invasive
- Tolerant of a wide range of soil
- Prune back to ground in late winter to early spring; fertilize in spring
- Divide every few years in early spring
- Height: 3-5 feet
- Width: 3-5 feet
Hardy in zones 5-9: - Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch after first frost to prevent winter heaving; remove mulch in spring; avoid exposure to salt; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring; plant may flop over in heavy snow or ice.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; remove mulch in spring.
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