Re:Zones

I suspect you are about zone 8 same as us(south coastal B.C.,Can)-min.
temp. -12.2 - -6.7C. Zone7 is-17.7 - -12.3,zone 9-6.6 - -1.2C.
Brian

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> From: robert17 <r.colson@mdx.ac.uk>
> To: perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: Re: Plants for Shade under Oak tree!
> Date: Wednesday, January 14, 1998 11:16 AM
> 
> >
> > I've followed all the discussions about shade plantings, but need, I
think,
> > more specific advise!
> > I have a dense back yard shaded by a huge oak tree!  This tree is so
huge,
> > that the grass around this tree is being replaced by a lot of pretty
green
> > moss!  I've plans to weave stepping stones in and around and just let
the mold
> > go, but it really needs some plantings, especially around the base of
the
> > tree. 
> > The tree sits about 2 feet from the neighbor's privacy fence, so I was
> > thinking about using the fence as the back of a raised bed, using
concrete
> > blocks, extending the raised bed about 10-12 feet into my back yard,
and then
> > weaving stepping stones throughout the yard, and letting the moss go
wild!  
> > I hope that over the years' the concrete blocks can be hidden by
flowing
> > plants, or I could 'paint' the exposed areas with yogurt or something
to
> > encourage moss growth, but what can I plant in this raised bed?
> > Aren't there plants that don't thrive under an oak tree, or am I making
more
> > problems for myself?  
> > I live in St Louis, Zone 5, and have some problems with clay soil,
which the
> > back yard has plenty of, have not amended the large amount of ground,
because,
> > by digging it up and hauling a lot away, I would be left with a huge
mud
> > puddle!  Not enough sun for grass deed to grow!  I've tried!
> > By raising a bed (fairly large), I hope to bypass this problem, and let
the
> > moss take over, around the stepping stones, and have a back drop of
hosta's
> > and ferns and some flowering plants under this tree.
> > Any problems that I need to be aware of planting under this oak tree? 
> > My sunny side yard, has a large raised bed against the southeast side
of the
> > house, and an area of large containers, until I can raise a bed closer
to the
> > side street. From spring to fall, my side yard is great!  I would like
my
> > backyard to have a 'better look'
> > What plants would you plant?
> >   Thanks for all your help! Will be anxiously waiting for suggestions! 
> > Wanda in St Louis
> > I would like to 'remake' this back yard, because in the summer, we
spend a lot
> > of time here.
> > ---------------------------------------------------------------------
> There are so many possibilities. You need to decide whether you want 
> shrubs (flowering or otherwise), plants, climbers etc. Also you need 
> to know whether your soil is neutral, acid or alkaline. Suggest you 
> get hold of 'Plants for shade' by Elisabeth Arter - if it is 
> available in US.  Robert.
> PS. I am new to this list & I notice people referring to Zones.
> Can anyone tell me the zone for SE England ???? Thanks
> 
> 
> Dr Robert Colson
> Electronics Curriculum leader
> School of Engineering Systems
> Middlesex University
> LONDON  N11 2NQ
> 
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