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Plants for Difficult Places

This forum is meant for the discussion of plants that work well in situations where other plants might have trouble and covers such topics as deer resistance, salt tolerance, plants that exhibit or are sensitive to allelopathy, etc.
Luecadendron cone bush is dying?
Posted by maiwyck1September 7, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesLandscape DesignShrubs
5 CommentsUpdated 5 days agoLast commented by Sara Malone Zone 9bmaiwyck1+3
deer resistent plants for narrow bed
Posted by Sharon SalisburyAugust 6, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesCalifornia GardeningLandscape Design
8 CommentsUpdated August 9, 2020Last commented by raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohiogardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)+6
black walnut support group
Posted by tootswiscApril 24, 2004
Plants for Difficult Places
51 CommentsUpdated July 28, 2020Last commented by Lisa SzaboMary Lucas+49
Peppermint oil to repel deer?
Posted by chateauclubcrestJune 29, 2005
Plants for Difficult Places
3 CommentsUpdated July 26, 2020Last commented by michelle bollesbabzclare+1
Wondering if this is normal?
Posted by Jordan ToveyJuly 13, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesNew to GardeningHouse Plants
4 CommentsUpdated July 13, 2020Last commented by KarenS, NYCtapla+2
Black Walnuts and Ostrich Ferns
Posted by rosemary_nyMay 6, 2014
Plants for Difficult Places
3 CommentsUpdated July 7, 2020Last commented by Sandra Partainrosemary_ny+1
What are the basics for growing healthy house plants?
Posted by HU-821531062July 5, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesVirginia GardeningHouse Plants
2 CommentsUpdated July 6, 2020Last commented by popmamatapla
Is Forsythia Deer-resistant?
Posted by alla_paMarch 20, 2005
Plants for Difficult Places
6 CommentsUpdated June 19, 2020Last commented by Bonnie Crimbbpytel+4
Suggestions for 4' tall hill left after removing retaining wall
Posted by Jules (5a S.E. VT.)June 3, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesLandscape DesignNew England Gardening
12 CommentsUpdated June 12, 2020Last commented by YardvaarkJules (5a S.E. VT.)+10
Please help me choose flowers for my 15" cement urns?
Posted by Garden MistMay 29, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesAnnualsContainer Gardening
10 CommentsUpdated June 5, 2020Last commented by Diane Donaldpopmama+8
Please help me with the problem of my Gloxinia during buds
Posted by Raha RazaviJune 4, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesGarden ClinicHouse Plants
3 CommentsUpdated June 4, 2020Last commented by taplaken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5+1
My yucca plant is leaning more than ever, what should I do?
Posted by Chlo BklynMay 12, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesTropical PlantsHouse Plants
2 CommentsUpdated May 21, 2020Last commented by breenthumbcearbhaill (zone 6b Eastern Kentucky)
Hanging plants yes or no?
Posted by Lisa BruggemanMay 21, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesHouse Plants
3 CommentsUpdated May 21, 2020Last commented by party_music50gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)+1
Stem of bird of paradise broke off
Posted by HU-643946871May 18, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesTropical PlantsPlant Propagation
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Camellia recommendation
Posted by mmp01November 2, 2019
Plants for Difficult PlacesCamelliasMid-Atlantic Gardening
5 CommentsUpdated May 15, 2020Last commented by stuckinthedirtmmp01+3
Shrubs under black walnut
Posted by shadeyApril 10, 2005
Plants for Difficult Places
18 CommentsUpdated May 14, 2020Last commented by Linda Gilbertmarniec+16
How much topsoil to mound damp area for planting evergreens
Posted by bronblueMay 4, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesLandscape DesignSoil, Compost & Mulch
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Groundcover for shaded, near-vertical slope?
Posted by krensterApril 14, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesPennsylvania GardeningGround Cover
10 CommentsUpdated April 16, 2020Last commented by Sherrykrenster+8
Wireless Deer Fence
Posted by Painter7June 6, 2005
Plants for Difficult Places
11 CommentsUpdated April 13, 2020Last commented by pepineaglessluggo714_hotmail_com+9
My ZZ plant has a few spots and some black areas
Posted by bmelch6March 24, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesHouse PlantsGarden
2 CommentsUpdated March 25, 2020Last commented by popmamaKaren S. (7b, NYC)
Does my cactus have a disease?
Posted by Jonathan DillardMarch 14, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesCacti & SucculentsHouse Plants
4 CommentsUpdated March 15, 2020Last commented by Jonathan DillardPolypompholyx+2
What is the name of this house plant//tree
Posted by HU-855074231February 2, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesPlant PropagationGarden
2 CommentsUpdated February 25, 2020Last commented by Dave in NoVA • N. Virginia • zone 7Afloral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
Need suggestions for evergreen hedge near maple trees
Posted by canishelFebruary 16, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesShrubsTrees
16 CommentsUpdated February 24, 2020Last commented by NHBabs z4b-5a NHcanishel+14
Is it too late to save my string of pearls?
Posted by Marisa CassFebruary 21, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesCacti & SucculentsPlant Propagation
2 CommentsUpdated February 21, 2020Last commented by s gMarisa Cass
Is my tree dying, is it going dormant?
Posted by Jonathan GarciaFebruary 8, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesTreesGarden
8 CommentsUpdated February 10, 2020Last commented by Jonathan Garciafloral_uk z.8/9 SW UK+6
Report: Black Walnut Rose Plantings
Posted by Hawkeye_BelleJune 27, 2003
Plants for Difficult Places
23 CommentsUpdated February 9, 2020Last commented by Christy AssidCarmina Burana+21
once cut down, how long are Black Walnut roots toxic?
Posted by lowville5May 18, 2012
Plants for Difficult Places
12 CommentsUpdated February 9, 2020Last commented by HU-746652835tsugajunkie z5 SE WI ♱+10
How often should I use the humidifier for my desk plants?
Posted by Melissa DonnettJanuary 20, 2020
Plants for Difficult PlacesTropical PlantsHouse Plants
8 CommentsUpdated January 21, 2020Last commented by taplaMelissa Donnett+6
Zone 6 Crape Myrtle just broke domancy?
Posted by V SSeptember 10, 2019
Plants for Difficult PlacesTreesNorthern Gardening
4 CommentsUpdated December 31, 2019Last commented by V S+2
Can I crowd out blackberries with another plant?
Posted by caitlin622September 4, 2019
Plants for Difficult PlacesLandscape DesignNorthwestern Gardening
9 CommentsUpdated December 29, 2019Last commented by Len NW 7aMike McGarvey+7
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