Maria asks…
What gardening zone is the state of Michigan in?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Zone 6 if you live in the southern half. Zone 5 if you live in the top half. (roughly)
But when buying plants, it’s best to go with plants that will survive one zone NORTH of you, just to make sure they survive the occasional nasty winter. Or, if you’re in Zone 5, and you plant something that only goes to zone 5 – put in in a spot that is somewhat protected from the prevailing winter winds. (which usually come from the north and west in michigan)
Mark asks…
Gardening question about hardiness zone and high altitude?
I am having trouble determining my zone for where I live…
I live near Crater Lake, OR at about 5600′- this is my first Spring up here and I want to plant some…
So any tips? What’s my zone? (I think its maybe a 6?)
The resort I live/work at is smack dab in a forest…. haha
GardenersCardiff answers:
According to the Arbor Day Foundation you should be in zones 6-7.
Http://www.arborday.org/treeinfo/ZoneInfo.cfm?ZipCode=97604&submit=Look+it+up%21
Do you have any nurseries near by that can tell you what would work for your local area? They would be your best source of information.
Thomas asks…
how do i create a garden with plants from various zones and have it work?
OK, i live in phoenix, Arizona and I’m from Salem, Oregon….. i hate living here but honestly my finances say oh well, but i have a small back yard and want to beautify it. my problem is that now i live in a dessert i have to do things that i never had to do before. like for example major pH balancing. my major problem is that I’m good with plants but i never really had to follow the zone rule because i could grow just about anything in Salem. in phoenix……..not much and it has been quite a kick in the ego when it comes to my plants. i live in downtown phoenix and have a very small back yard (approx 15′ X 25′ ) and i want GREEN! i cant build a green house enclosure over the back yard because i unfortunately am limited by a home owner association (which by the way is some thing I’ve never experienced) but i still want beautiful plants that i used to have. any help would be appreciated and if you need further detail in regards to my plant selection please, just ask. i have many more questions regarding this subject and also with pH balancing because it is something i have never had to do in such a drastic amount. thanks, Cameron.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Going to be difficult to reproduce a Salem garden in Phoenix. One can usually fudge a bit with the hardiness zone recommendations, but the Oregon and Arizona climates are significantly different in soils, temperatures, humidity, heat units, and just about everything else.
But you can probably get your green garden using plant species adapted for your new area. Below are some Master Gardener sites in the Phoenix area which can give you ideas, plant recommendations, and sources for further information.
I have my soil tested through the University of Massachusetts, which do it for $13 a sample, are fast, easy, and give great soil conditioning recommendations. See the link below.
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