Zone Tillage

‘Ranch' is an excellent elderberry with a short stature and it only grows 5-6' tall so the berries are easily harvested. American Elderberries ‘Ranch' and ‘Wyldewood' (Sambucus canadensis hybrids) We are excited about this new American Elderberry...

White Maypop Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata ‘Alba') The rare White Maypop Passion Flower is a native vine to the eastern United States. The flowers are followed by tasty. Egg-shaped, green fruits that ripen to yellow when mature and ready to eat.

American Elderberry ‘Ranch' (Sambucus canadensis hybrid) We are excited about this new American Elderberry that's ideal for home gardens. It's also one of the most forgiving if you have non-fertile soil and it handles a zone 3 winter easily.

Sweet Olive (Osmanthus fragrans) Described as the sweetest floral fragrance in the plant kingdom, the Sweet Olive is an evergreen plant of modest stature that displays clusters of cream-colored miniature flowers.

It flowers in mid-summer and a papery, orange calyx forms around each ripening fruit. Franchetii) Grown for its decorative, bright orange, lantern-like coverings over its fruits, Dwarf Chinese Lantern is a new shorter variety that only grows about 10”...

The big mophead flowers emerge pure white and then turn bright pink from the bottom up. Hydrangea ‘Zinfin Doll' p.p. (Hydrangea paniculata hybrid) ‘Zinfin Doll' is a hardy new hydrangea that provides the gardener with 3 months of colorful flowers.

We are selling the hardy kiwi set of ‘Anna' and the hardy male pollinator. Hardy Kiwi Set 'Anna' (Actinidia hybrids) Hardy kiwi has emerald-green flesh and a sweet taste similar to fuzzy kiwi, but they're smaller and you eat them like a grape, tender...

Clematis ‘Diamond Ball' is a vigorous grower and disease resistant. In the early spring, simply prune to 18” tall. Clematis ‘Diamond Ball' p.p. (Clematis hybrid) Blooming all summer long, ‘Diamond Ball' has double, icy whitish- blue, 4-5” flowers...

Sweetly fragrant white flowers bloom during the long days of summer or when the plant is under stress. Native to Africa, sansevierias need very little water and are extremely drought tolerant with virtually no insect pests.

It's easy to start growing vines in zone 5 if you select cold hardy clematis.). The large, beautiful leaves are variegated in pinks and whites. Pick a cultivar that offers the flower hue you like best.

Before snow falls, layout a vinyl tablecloth where you want a new garden bed, weigh it down with bricks or pin it with landscape staples.The vinyl and cloth combined with heavy snow, lack of sunlight, and lack of water and oxygen cause the grass beneath...

Visually, lavender plants can have that same soothing affect, with their soft silvery-blue colored foliage and light purple flowers., especially when grouped together, can be reminiscent of a quaint, peaceful English countryside.

With some creative trellising, they can become a wall or a fence. Climbing vines are especially tricky in cold environments because they latch onto structures and spread out, making them nearly impossible to plant in containers and bring indoors for the...

This is simply more than is realistic in a zone 8 climate. Since they bloom earlier, they are much more susceptible to the odd late frost that can wipe out a season's worth of blossoms.

Incorporating a variety of these into your garden fosters the ecosystem and local wildlife, and creates biodiversity in the landscape.Because these native plants have spent centuries adapting to local conditions, they require less water, fertilizer, spraying...

Annuals for zone 8 include a wide variety, thanks to the warm, long summers and mild winters.Zone 8 is defined by a common low winter temperature, so there is a lot of variation in rainfall and summer high temperatures.

Different varieties can range from 6-36 inches (15-90 cm.) in height with spreads sometimes as big as 8 feet (2.4 m.) Some popular ones include “Bar Harbor,” “Plumosa,”(Juniperus viriginiana) is a tree that can range from 8 all the way up to 90...

That said, the rosebushes grown there must have a toughness and hardiness factor way above most others on the common market today. Cold hardy roses for Zone 3 are, which means they are rosebushes that grow on their own root systems and are not grafted...

Many hardy nut trees actually prefer a chilly period during the winter months. While most nut trees are relatively slow to establish, many can continue to grace the landscape for centuries, some reaching majestic heights of 100 feet.

These are determined by weather patterns, like the coldest winter temperatures. Many crops and ornamentals will grow well in this zone.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });Here are some tips and plants for...

On the other hand, it's believed that snow and ice can get beneath the tree guards causing cracks and damage. The mulch should be placed around the tree's root zone and drip line in a donut shape.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1");...

Consider, a lovely specimen with light green leaves that blaze orange in autumn.(also called Beni Gawa) is one of the most cold hardy Japanese maples. It also grows to 15 feet.If you want to pick among smaller Japanese maples for zone 4, consider red-black.

Plant hydrangea where the shrub is exposed to morning sunlight and afternoon shade, especially in warmer climates within zone 7. Here is a list of just a few zone 7 hydrangeas, along with a few of their most significant characteristics.When choosing zone...

The same shrubs grow blue flowers in acidic (low pH) soil. These varieties thrive in USDA zones 3 through 9 and 5 through 9, respectively.Smooth hydrangeas grow up to 10 feet (3 m.) tall and wide in the wild, but will likely stay at 4 feet (1.2 m.) in...

They are best used where shearing is suitable and on rockeries, beds bordering paths or along the driveway.freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });might be a better choice.

Using an old-fashioned hoe or pulling weeds are tried and true forms of weed management for all USDA plant hardiness zones, including zone 5. A thick layer of mulch also helps keep weeds in check.

Some plants develop arching stems while others are tightly formed bushes. The former is a panicle forming bush while the latter is in the smooth leaf category. Similarly, the lacecap varieties may also only withstand temperatures to zone 5.freestar.queue.push(function()...