Need ideas for plants/bushes/flowers for our new yard.?

We just bought a house and most of the plants and bushes in the yard are dead. I%26#039;m just going to pull everything for now. Does anyone have any ideas for hearty plants that can last year round? And when would be the best time to plant them? We live in Virginia and the temp gets down into the high teens, low 20%26#039;s in the winter and up to the high 90%26#039;s in the summer. Thanks!

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersHi:


Living in Virginia you have so many possibilities. Most of my clients want low maintenance shrubs. Evergreens are real popular now. Even though you get down into the twenties during the winter months, if your ground doesn%26#039;t freeze, you can get some trees and evergreen shrubs planted. The most important phase of landscaping is to properly plan - prep - and then plant your specimens.





I will link you to my plan - prep -plant page as well as my site map. The site map has everything that is on the website. I am a landscape and designer and have had several clients that have been in your shoes. There are so many evergreens that flower and with your geographic location, you can have some great color as well as texture. Variegated evergreen shrubs will add some nice color with some solids.





If you need some help, please feel free to contact me at the website. I hope this will help you get started and best of luck to you. Have a great day!


Kimberly


http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...





http://www.landscape-solutions-for-you.c...
Reply:Conifers and Hollies would probabl be your best bet.
Reply:If you have poor soil, it does not matter where you live. All plants need water and nutrients from the soil. When you get ready to re-do the garden, you might want to go to a garden center and ask what plants do best in your region. I like azaleas and dogwood, for a regional plant. I live in California where we can garden all year round, but the plants here are different. Why dont you go to some gardening sites on the internet while it is still winter time and google botanical gardens near you. You can go visit them and get ideas.. Also some old historic places have nice gardens. I went to Dumbarton Oaks in WASHINGTON DC one time and they had some nice gardens too. Go for walks and see what does well in the neighborhood yards. Also, if the entire thing is dead, you can perhaps do sections such an area for Shade, a vegetable garden and a separate flower garden. Go to the library too, there are so many books!
Reply:The best time to plant is in the spring and fall. You should look for evergreens like holly, pine, etc or any conifers. Also shrubs like rhododenron, azalea, japanese andromeda, butterfly bush, and hydrangea. Even ornamental trees like the weeping willow and weeping cherry or the crabapple are nice additions. These plants flower during the spring and summer so its a nice way to have color in your yard.nanny

Which plants produce flowers only after exposure to short nights?

short-day plants, intermediate-day plants, or long-day plants?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersThere is the night-blooming sirius. There are also some orchids that are also night-blooming. There is the night blooming jasmine.
Reply:nicotiana sylvestris ,nicotiana tobacum ,hyosyamus niger,Pea (Pisum sativum), Barley (Hordeum vulgare), Lettuce (Lactuca sativa), Wheat (Triticum aestivum, spring wheat cultivars), Turnip (Brassica rapa).





Carnation (Dianthus sp.), Henbane (Hyoscyamus sp.), Oat (Avena sp.), Ryegrass (Lolium sp.), Clover (Trifolium sp.). Facultative (quantitative requirement are short night plantsShoes

Can plants like Moon flowers and Nasturtiums cross breed?

I have planted some seeds of the nasturtium plant in the same place that some moon flowers grow in my year . They will most likely in twin with eachother ,when they grow . Well they cross breed. If they are this cose or can they?? I hope Not..

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersNo, they are different species and can no more interbreed than we humans can interbreed with cattle.loan

What plants produce flowers only after exposure to short nights?

short-day plants, day-neutral plants, intermediate-day plants, or long-day plants?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersYou are talking about photoperiodic plants or %26quot;photoperiodism.%26quot;


See the link for a discussion.





Short day plants include:


- maryland mammoth


- chrysanthemums (bloom in the fall)


- rice (Oryza sativa)


- poinsettias


- morning glory (Pharbitis nil)


- the cocklebur (Xanthium)





Long day plants include:


- spinach


- Arabidopsis


- sugar beet


- radishpuppy teeth

What kind of pot plants have lots of buds and flowers? what pot plant should i get?

I would like to grow pot plants and i like plants with bug buds an flowers n such, what types of pot plants should i get?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersFemale
Reply:Marigolds are a good plant for a beginner to grow..there are many varieties so you can mix and match with hues of different colors...once they take off and start flowering..They will increase immensely...When a flower dies down and crinkles up..pull that head off and dry it and save it..You pull it apart each head will have 30 to 50 seeds in each one...
Reply:Call your local Drug Enforcment Agency. They will be more than happy to come out and help you. Look in the phone book under the government listings. (Blue Pages)
Reply:Millionbells. They bloom like crazy all summer long and look like miniature petunias.
Reply:The answer to your flower needs is a fuchsia, begonia (is a tuber), or geranium plant, or all of the above. They are easy to grow and will bloom their little hearts out for you. They all require lite shade,not full sun, never allow to dry out. I have several and keep them for the patio every year. All that is necessary to over winter is to cut them back and place in a cool dry area such as a garage and pull them out in spring. I have had mine for many years. The variety in each of these choices is amazing. Color,size, and even topiary size are available. Just up to your imagination. Good luck and have fun.Reebok

Stem to flowers on tomato plants turn yellow and the flower dies What to do?

why does the stem to the flowers on my tomato plants turn yellow and the flower dies?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersThe plant is protecting itself, and it does so by dropping the flowers. Something is stressing the plant and it can be as simple as the night time temps are not high enough yet to set fruit or it may have a virus. It would take a ton of information to even begin to guess at the problem.
Reply:The plant probably has a fungus. A lot of tomato varieties are succeptible to virus and fungus diseases. I doubt if there%26#039;s anything to be done about it. If you don%26#039;t want to toss them and start over call the county extension service, take them a sample and they can confirm what you%26#039;ve got. Usually its not worth the time and expense of treating a diseased plant. But that%26#039;s up to you.





Next year try a different variety than you planted this year. Or plant antique or heritage seeds.
Reply:Dont know I,m having same problem, so cant wait to get your answers!!!
Reply:It sounds like the branch has been broken, or you needed to put a collar of paper or cardboard down where the plant comes out of the ground, so the cut worms can%26#039;t chew the stem.
Reply:Without looking at plants it sounds like you may be are giving them too much water. Tomatoes don%26#039;t need to be watered every day if in pots. Too much water, if plants survive, will cause your fruit to burst open when ripe. Cut back just to keep soil moist, not soaking. Also if in ground, water late at nite. If ground is wet during hottest time of day, it will steam plants. Water when it has enough time to soak deap in ground before sun hits them. Hope this helps and good luck!
Reply:your tomato plant is dying Either to much water or not enough, Is it in a very sunny area it needs lots of sun
Reply:many things can cause the plant to start dying,





if you water in the morning, or noon, try watering in the evening, you can scorch the plant if it is too hot when you water





try plant food, or adding soil to the dirt there planted in, as they may not be getting enough nutrition





see if there are any bugs eating off the tomato plant, this can also kill itloan

I need a good wed site that shows dirrfent types of flowers and plants.?

I%26#039;M just looking for some flowers,shrubs,ext to plant around my house.just trying to get some ideas.thanks

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersGo to gardenweb.com
Reply:type [different] flowers on google and you%26#039;ll get it.c++

Does anyone know of a great website that I can go to for flowers,plants, shrubs ,trees?

I need to pick out some flowers for my flowerbed and i want pics and info on each one. I would also like to have extra info on pruning and when. I need a really GREAT website. thank you!

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy Flowershgtv.com


hpope that works for you.


-Yo man Twisteryahoo finance

What is the best way to protect flowers and plants from the cold?

It%26#039;s supposed to go to freezing here in Michigan tonight and I%26#039;ve planted so many beautiful flowers already. I don%26#039;t want them to die. I%26#039;ve covered them with sheet plastic. Is there anything else I can do?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersSheet plastic should work as long as the edges are not loose so cold seeps in. The ground itself should help keep them warm under the plastic.
Reply:Greenhouse.
Reply:I live in Florida, and have had to protect my plants many times.





Consider: refrigerator boxes (go to your local large appliance and/or furniture store and scavenge their dumpsters).





Also... neat trick that I started years ago: Christmas lights. I realized my plants that had Christmas lights on them did much better in the cold than did uncovered lights. so I started leaving lights on all my cold-sensitive plants during the entire winter and turned them on during cold snaps.
Reply:home?
Reply:Plastic milk jugs work too. just cut the bottom off and secure it over the top. It acts as a mini green house. It%26#039;s good too if you plant your tomatoes alittle early.





If you know the cold snap is coming and will stay for awhile, for future knowledge, you can cover everything with leaves and or wads of newpaper. It acts as a protective mulch of sorts.
Reply:For long term protection use liquid seaweed products or potassium silicate. The only silicate products I know of commercially is called standup used on golf courses.visual arts

Where is a good place to buy cheap fake flowers/plants? I have space on top of my cabinets need to fill up!?

It is the space between the cabinets adn ceiling in my kitchen. I thought some fake plants might fill up the space...

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersTry a place that sells really good expensive permanent foliage and look for close outs or special purchases. In my experience there are many good places to buy cheap fake flowers but no cheap places to buy good fake flowers, If the flowers/plants aren%26#039;t really well done they make everything around them look cheap. Where as good quality can give your cabinets the visual boost your wanting. Good Luck!
Reply:try a craft store
Reply:Walmart, Kmart, Marc%26#039;s alot of the Dollar Stores have things like that too. Craft stores charge twice what these places would charge.
Reply:Check out Hobby Lobby when they have their sales, it is better to spend a little more on the silk greenery and flowers as they will wash up nice and can be reused. I only have greenery in a couple of places on my cabinets, then a display of old canning jars, teapots and other antique items that draw interest to the eye. Any jars or other items you put up will have to be set on little blocks of wood if you have the crown molding around the top of the cabinets. Hit yard sales as well and look for things that you can use as well as the greenery, check goodwill stores as well, you never know what you will find there. Good luck and have fun!
Reply:Get some real ones instead, they will improve the air quality in the room, and they%26#039;ll look better. Something that doesn%26#039;t like direct sunlight would be sensible.
Reply:Go to your local Joann Fabrics, they always have sales on fake flowers and greens.makeup tips

Im looking for some flowers and plants that do well in the Arizona or very hot climates. I prefer ones all yr

I live in Az and Im looking to plant some really pretty flowers that can survive heat and sun and that will grow all year around. Can someone point me to a website that shows different styles and colors? I hate cactus%26#039;s and anything with stickers I have a daughter and a dog!

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersPretty much any succulent plant will do well... i would suggest Mesembryanthemum and Portulaca: both enjoy hot dry sandy conditions and both have very spectacular flowers.





if you want shrubs, then try palms (date palm always looks good) or pomegranate, which likes dry conditions and has beautiful red trumpet flowers, followed of course by fruit.





Don%26#039;t know any website guides but any local nursery of landscaper will be able to advise you.
Reply:The key to having plants in hot environments is an irragation system. This is a must. You don%26#039;t want to be out in your yard all the time watering. When putting in a landscape in hot climates, the plants need water.


Here are some plants that do well in the South.


Crype Myertels (pink)


Lirope


darf nandina%26#039;s


compacta bush


bulbs


you can add any flowers as long as they get water.


Underground automatic water systems are the way to go.
Reply:I can%26#039;t give you a website right now. But, go to your local Plant Nursery. And they would be Glad to tell you.
Reply:I haven%26#039;t had much luck with many types of flowers but I have had luck with herbs especially Sweet Basil, Parsley, Oregano and Tomatoes plants and Jalapeño Pepper Plants. I have also noticed the the creatures don%26#039;t like to munch on those types of plants either. I also have a dog so I dislike cactus also - since they love to stick on my dogs paws :( Well this helps you out. If you end up finding any good plants for AZ please let me know. Here is my email address: expressdrama@yahoo.combooks authors

Where can I post pictures of flowers/plants and find out what they are?

I recently bought a home, and I am not sure what kind of care some of my plants need because I am unfamiliar with them. Does anyone know of a website where I can post pictures of them and people can help identify them?





Thanks

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersYou can post them right on here Q/A and get help.
Reply:there is no better place than here
Reply:here...we love to help! =)
Reply:Go to this website (Better Homes %26amp; Gardens, Garden Talk forum):





http://dgroups.bhg.com/dgroups/index.jsp...
Reply:Call your County Agent and ask if he could send a Master Gardener to help. I know it%26#039;s always been fun for me to help anyone in your situation. RScottmake up

My dog keeps tearing up the flowers/plants?

my dog likes destroying the plants that are in my backyard. is there anything i could use, like a spray, that would discourage him from doing that?

FlowersBirthday FlowersSympathy FlowersLowes or Home Depot has this stuff that is sprinkled in garden, etc. to detur cats, dogs, rabbits, etc. Get that and put around your plants, it should help. Sometimes Wal-Mart carries it.





Ask the person in the garden section for a animal repellant for gardens/flowers.
Reply:Get a spray they sell at many pet stores, get sour green apple if they have, it gives them a good smell and dogs dont evene dare to even touch them Report It

Reply:There are some sort of sprays that can keep pets off the furniture, but if you spray it on your plants it might kill them. Try chaining your dog to something so he won%26#039;t be able to jump into your flower bed.make up