Is there anything i can plant now in zone 6?

Question

We bought our new house last winter and planned on starting a garden and doing some landscaping this spring, but of course other things came up and that didn't happen. But i was wondering, is there anything we can plant now? early august in Zone 6? where the temperatures have been in the 100's for the last few weeks? I wanted to start one or two 4x8 raised beds for veggies and possibly plant some type of climbing vine on our pergola, morning glorys maybe. Most places around here don't have plants so anything i do plant will prolly have to be started from seeds

Answer 1

I agree with your idea to use seeds. Most perennials, shrubs and trees will have a hard time getting a start on root development in the heat and woul likely die. You might want to get some vegetable starts from the local nursery that have grown for awhile in order to get a crop before fall freezes.

This time of year, or shortly later, is a good time to start decorative cabbages that look good in fall. Garlic is also planted soon for next year. Also most spring blooming bulbs can be planted at this time.

The easiest seeds to grow are Candy Tuft, Viola, Bells of Ireland, Money Plant, Nasturtium. Viola's should be available for sale, soon.

You would do well to go for a little pretty color now that you can pull out and design a garden that you can begin planting in fall.

Answer 2

You should probably stick to perennials that come back every year, grasses or bamboos for landscaping. Trees, and bushes are also available, and you can find a lot of stuff on ebay.

As far as gardening, you will only have enough time left for leafy veggies.

Answer 3

Trees, shrubs and perennials are best planted in the fall.  For Zone 6

-10 to 0 F (-23.3 to -17.8 C), try these:

Acer palmatum  (Japanese maple)

Buxus sempervirens  (Common boxwood)

Euonymus follunei  (Winter creeper)

Hedera helix  (English ivy)

Ilex opaca  (American holly)

Ligustrum ovalifolium  (California privet)

Also:

coneflowers (Echinacea), bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla), common boxwood (Buxus sempervirens), Japanese apricot (Prunus mume), Atlas cedar (Cedrus atlantica), English holly (Ilex aquifolium) and some cherry laurels Prunus laurocerasus) cultivars can handle. Hardy perennials include Alstroemeria, red-hot poker (Kniphofia), hardy begonia and some sedges.

Best Vegetables for Fall Growing:

Kale - Nutritious leafy greens on productive plants that over-winter easily even in cold climates.

Collards - Another leafy green similar to kale but with larger, stronger flavored leaves.

Lettuce - Plant varieties bred especially for growing during the fall season or in cold frames.

Spinach - Not as easy to grow as kale and collards, these leafy greens will also over-winter.

Turnips - Here’s a quick maturing root crop that’s productive and easy to grow.

Rutabagas - Larger and sweeter than turnips, plant earlier in the summer for fall harvests.

Broccoli - Popular, productive and much easier to grow than cauliflower.

Cauliflower - Finicky grower, planting must be timed well in order to develop large heads.

Mustard - Spicy hot leaves, this is a very fast growing vegetable.

Mache - Very cold hardy, mild greens can be grown right into the winter months.

Cabbage - Grow from transplants (like broccoli and cauliflower) or start seeds indoors under lights.

Oriental Vegetables - Wide range of unusual varieties are available for fall production.

Escarole - A bitter leafy green vegetable that can be cooked or used raw as a salad green.

Endive - Similar to escarole with attractive frilly leaves.

Brussels sprouts - Start seed in early summer or purchase transplants.

Arugula - Fast growing leafy greens for salads or gourmet recipes.

Leeks - One of the hardiest plants in the garden, leeks can even withstand winter freezes.

Don't go to a place like Walmart or Lowes.  You need to look for a landscaping place or even a wholesale grower.  Start by looking in the phone book.  You also might want to try your local Extension Office, also in the phone book.  The Extension Office is also a valuable tool for any gardener, offering free advice on planting, gardening, bugs, landscaping, lawns, and free lectures on these and many more topics.  If you have a difficult time finding your Extension Office, look for the 4-H office.  These offices often share building space, but one would know where to contact the other.  Good luck!

Answer 4

your sitting there with the INTERNET. just go and look it up

Answer 5

hot peppers, water them alot and often, give good drainage, put plant food around the stems, if its real hot where you are theyll grow real good if you keep them well-fed and don't let them get too dry

Answer 6

You can plant many things - including annuals, perennials and shrubs, but do it in the early morning and put water in the hole prior to planting. Also water thoroughly until established - but do not water too much as this can cause the plants to wilt as well. Iris are a good plant to start now as they need to get their roots established well before the soil gets too cold for root formation.