Comments for Northern Shade Gardening

Comment on Killing Weeds with Hot Water by Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Wed, 23 May 2012 02:49:37 +0000

Teresa, I haven’t tried it on poison ivy, but I tend to think that if the poison ivy is established, it probably won’t work. It would be worth trying it though, to see how effective it is. Let me know how it goes for you, since I’m sure other gardeners would be interested to know, too.

Comment on Killing Weeds with Hot Water by Teresa

Teresa — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:20:42 +0000

I have a question about the boiling hot water and poison ivy? Will this trick work with poison ivy? What about poison ivy around a large tree? I’m afraid of using this method where I need to rid of the worst weed problem I have. Let me know and thank you very much.

Comment on My Garden Plants by woody

woody — Fri, 18 May 2012 23:46:05 +0000

I have a 20 inch by 20 ft very moist northern exposure bed.. What will grow there? I have tried various hosta and they never come back the second year. This bed is wide open to the winds with no protection. I have tried jacoba lambs tongue. spira and others I don’t recall the names of. I am not an experienced gardener in Airdrie
Any advice is greatly appreciated
thanks
Barb

Comment on Brunnera the Perfect Plant by Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Thu, 17 May 2012 23:57:16 +0000

Uli, you should really enjoy your new Brunnera. Mine are just coming in to bud now, and I’m anticipating those pretty blue flowers over the silvery leaves.

Comment on Brunnera the Perfect Plant by Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 17 May 2012 18:54:01 +0000

I am going out to plant one on the weekend. Thank you, Uli

Comment on Hot Colours in Lilies by Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Fri, 04 May 2012 02:23:28 +0000

Blueberry, I grow this lily in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, which is in growing zone 3. Our winters get very cold here, but they have been very hardy. Although many of my plants have more subtle combinations of leaves, or softer colours, it is also nice to have some bright colours to liven up the garden.

Comment on Hot Colours in Lilies by blueberry

blueberry — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:19:11 +0000

northern shade u leave very positive advice and comments so thank you for that! u r a very good and nice person! :)

Comment on Hot Colours in Lilies by blueberry

blueberry — Thu, 03 May 2012 22:15:07 +0000

so where exactly does this lily grow?

Comment on Goatsbeard for the Shade Garden by Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 18:59:02 +0000

Connie, goatsbeard lose their leaves in the fall. These perennials make quick growth in the spring, and it doesn’t take long for them to reach their full height.

Comment on Goatsbeard for the Shade Garden by Connie

Connie — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 17:51:15 +0000

Do the goatsbeard plants stay green year round or lose their leaves in the winter. I just got 4 plants and have the perfect spot for them but it does not say whether they are evergreen or not.