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Could I grow a Sochi tea plant (Camellia sinensis) in zone 6b?
I saw a Sochi tea plant in a catalog that was hardy in zones 7-10. Since I am in zone 6b, I was wondering if I could successfully grow these without wrapping in tar paper or anything like that. I am ...
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What are some low-maintenance vegetables and annuals that take no extra care beyond watering?
We have a fairly short growing season-- last frost mid-May, first frost mid-Sept. This year, it's even more compressed because I'm having a baby in late June (yay!). I want to put an easy garden in ...
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What flowers and shrubs will grow without outside help?
I would like to plant some shrubs and/or flowers in a mostly wooded area behind my house (in NE Oklahoma). What are some good candidates that are (1) cheap, (2) perennial, and (3) hardy enough to ...
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What are some succulent plants that are suitable to be planted indoors?
Many gardening websites recommend succulent plants as the best plants for indoors such as an office. It's true that they require minimal care with respect to water, but the websites usually don't tell ...
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What plants are complementary to these plants in a crop rotation?
I would like to know what vegetables would work well in a garden with the following history:
Season 1: Tomatoes (various varieties, (vv)), eggplants, peppers (vv), basil, marigold, asparagus (did ...
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What rose would be best for hip production?
I am looking for a rose that produces a good crop of large hips. It has to be winter hardy and relatively carefree , but I will be able to prune, mulch, and, water it. It also will have to be disease ...
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Pacific N.W. sandy, sloped probably acidic soil. Needs ground cover!
I have a 5 acre parcel of land and just excavated it, leaving just large cedars and firs. I am trying to find a low ground cover that's pretty dense and can cover at least an acre of hillside that ...
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What heirloom varieties are easiest to work with for a 'heirloom beginier'?
I would like to grow heirloom varieties of the vegetables listed below. However, I have never worked with heirloom seeds before and I have heard they are difficult to grow. So, I would like ...
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Tall Living Fence
I live in NJ and my house next to a daycare facility playground. Not only is there zero privacy, it also gets really noisy with the kids screaming all day. I am looking into the possibility of a ...
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Can I plant a tree into a concrete foundation to break it?
Apparently, what used to be a foundation for a small house is now part of our backyard. The house is long gone, but the concrete foundation has been there for as long as anyone can remember. Is there ...
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What climbing vines will cover a 40' high cliff in southern Spain?
We live in southern Spain, and have the problem of trying to disguise a massive cliff wall behind the house. We intend to erect large metal fencing to the cliff, which is 100 feet long by 40 feet ...
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Looking for recommendations for houseplants to freshen up air that do not grow much
I do a lot of soldering in my room which smells. Not only that, I find my room smells stale anyway.
Ideally I want a fairly small plant that is easy to maintain and doesn't grow into a forest/ palm ...
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Plant which can withstand heat up to 40 degree Celsius?
There are many plant recommended over the internet as heat tolerant plant. Well, I am not sure how much heat they are talking about.
My Habonaro Chili pepper are in bad shape due to heat wave coming ...
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Plant suggestions for a rockery in a dry, shaded position
I am planning to make a rockery down the end of my garden. The position is directly underneath two tall Leylandii. The soil there is poor and any moisture very quickly sucked out by the Leylandii.
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What are the uses of rice hulls?
I see a lot of rice hulls that are burned after harvest seasons. Is there a good use for it in my garden or it is best suited for large scale farming like rice and corn? Is there a good use for its ...
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What are good plants for sandy soil?
My landlord asked us to take care of the overgrown yard in exchange for reduced rent. I cleared a lot of the dead weeds and piles of leaves out and it looks like the soil is mostly sand (we live near ...
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What bulbs will do well planted in containers in the fall in Dallas, and how should I take care of them?
I'm a total and complete novice when it comes to gardening...
I'd like to plant some bulbs this fall in large containers on my back patio. I live near Dallas, Texas.
What bulbs would you recommend? ...
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Advice on growing Naranjilla (Solanum quitonense)?
I have been trying to transform a previously ornamental garden into a productive but still attractive one. I've used citrus and guavas for hedging, lemongrass for borders etc. One final niche I'm ...
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What are some hardy trees with medicinal properties?
I am looking to plant a few trees this year, they are not in a high priority location. I am mostly just doing it to keep my hill from eroding. I have heard ( i dont know how well documented this is) ...
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How can I rejuvenate a privet and hawthorn hedge?
I have a mixed hedge which is about 6 feet high. I think it is privet and hawthorn.
Currently, it is very top heavy in terms of the growth, and it has a lot of bare stems lower down. Please see the ...
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Plants for a duck enclosure - Sydney, Australia
I'm looking for suggestions for plants to put in a duck enclosure that are not going to be eaten or trampled by my ducks.
I will have some small raised hills running down two sides of the enclosure ...
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Which are some good indoor plants for upside down planting?
Would like to grow indoor plans upside down, to save space...
Which are some good choice?
Would like those promoting more leaf growth?
Will the stem continues to grow at the same rate, as if it's ...
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What are some low maintenance plants I can use for my front yard?
I've got two sections in my front yard, each with one terrible looking plant. I've removed all other plants(mostly weeds). I want to remove the remaining two plants leaving me with a clean slate.
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Does an Eastern Redbud tolerate partial shade?
I'm thinking of replacing an ugly evergreen shrub in my front yard with a flowering tree of some kind. The location on which I'll be placing the tree is overshaded by some very large old oaks, so I'm ...
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Where can I educate myself about palm trees?
I'm looking for a palm tree to provide a back drop to a swimming pool. I think I want a medium sized palm but I know nothing about them and need to educate myself. Where can I learn about the ...
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Growing in the Tropics
Can I grow peonies, camellias or magnolias in the tropics/Philippines? or at least a good substitute for those I have mentioned.
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How can I grow ivy (or a bush or other plant) in my fireplace that is low-maintenance and bug-repellant?
I've never gardened, but I do love design. I'm moving into a new place that has an unusable fireplace, and I think it'd look amazing if it had a green, leafy plant filling the interior of it. Since ...
