#205835 - 05/01/08 11:00 AM
Planting on hills.
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dwatkins
Member
Registered: 05/01/08
Posts: 1
Loc: MO.
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We just baught this house and in the front we have a very steep hill. It looks to be quite a job for mowing. Does someone have a good idea of what flowers or plants we can plant that won't need much mowing or that will grow back after mowing? Or should I take all the grass up and plant flowers? Sorry I'm so confused with this yard, I have never been a gardner but I really need to become one. Thank You for your time
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#205856 - 05/01/08 11:35 AM
Re: Planting on hills.
[Re: dwatkins]
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Joclyn
Deep Purple
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Registered: 07/18/05
Posts: 2099
Loc: philly
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welcome!!
since you don't have too much experience, i'd recommend starting off slowly.
start in one corner or a strip along the walkway and then expand a bit each year...doing such has worked well for me - i've made a few mistakes here and there and learned a lot along the way. and my tastes/preferences have changed as well as i've learned. so, i'm glad i didn't go gangbusters the first year - i'd be ripping out a lot of stuff and that would be lots of wasted money and time!
plus, when you've got a large area to deal with, it can quickly become overwhelming!! so, start off small and plant what you know you like. then, as you learn, you add on.
for this area, could you post a pic and give us some info? to make suggestions, we'll need to know what zone you're in (you can click on the usda zone link at the top of the page to find out) and we'll need to know what kind of sunlight the spot gets as well as the type of soil. the size of the area will be helpful, too.
other info needed is what you are looking to do. bushes, plants, bulbs, groundcover, a mix of all? color preference? are you looking for something that will be low-maintenance and will return each year or do you want to fiddle with planting annuals each year? or a mix of both?
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#206128 - 05/02/08 01:18 PM
Re: Planting on hills.
[Re: tkhooper]
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dodge
Hot Rod
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Registered: 10/06/05
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Loc: Rural - Western Pennsylvania
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