Sometimes we are blessed with ideal gardening spots. More often, we are dealing with less than ideal gardening situations. See Suite101 tips for plants that work!
The garden writers at Suite101 have written many articles to help you create interest and landscape difficult garden areas. Here are a few plant suggestions for tough garden situations.
Plants for Small Garden Spaces - It's hard to feel like you have a lot of choices when your garden space is limited. Here are some articles with suggestions for small space gardening.
- Miniature Bulbs for Small Spaces - A list of miniature bulbs that are perfect for tucking into small garden areas to create a big spot of color.
- Plants for Dramatic Containers - Tips for creating dramatic container combinations which can be a great way to garden in limited space situations.
Tough Climate Situations - Whether you have windy, drought or rainy garden areas there are plants perfectly suited to thrive in your difficult garden area.
- Perennial Plants for Cold Climates - See a list of wonderful perennial plants that are all hardy through zones 3 or 4.
- Perennials for Moist Soil - A long and comprehensive list of perennials that will tolerate moist soil conditions - great for those boggy garden spots where other plants would rot.
- Evergreen Trees for the Desert - Some drought-tolerant information to provide evergreen color in low-water garden situations.
- Windy Area Plants - Some plants can't tolerate constant high wind, but other perennial plants hold up to windy conditions well. See what plants will work well in your area.
Shady Garden Spots - Oftentimes gardeners feel frustrated with shaded garden areas becuase they feel their choices are limited. These articles will show you what wide possibilities exist for shade gardening.
- Flowering Plants for Shade - Just becuase you have a shady spot doesn't mean you can't enjoy the beauty of flowers.
- Perennial Plants for Dry Shade - Some shady spots are in dry areas where tree roots compete for moisture, or roof overhangs keep rain off the ground. What plants work in dry shade?
Have a tricky garden situation you would like to see a future article about? Feel free to contact me and make a suggetsion!
