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From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-106

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Juniperus chinensis 'Old Gold' – Old Gold (Chinese) Juniper

Small, spreading evergreen shrub noted for its golden scale-like foliage
Plant in full sun in moist, but well-drained soil
Drought tolerant once established
Fertilize in mid spring with water-soluble fertilizer
Prune as needed to maintain shape
Dog urine may leave brown spots on foliage
Height: to 3 feet; Width: to 4 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 4-9:
- Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; avoid exposure to harsh winter wind.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; avoid exposure to harsh winter wind.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch after first frost; avoid exposure to harsh winter wind.
- Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch after first frost; avoid exposure to harsh winter wind.
- Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch in fall; avoid exposure to harsh winter wind.
- Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; apply mulch in fall.

Acer rubrum 'Armstrong' – Armstrong Red Maple

Fast-growing deciduous tree with upright columnar habit with red/yellow fall foliage
Smooth gray bark, red flowers in early spring followed by red seeds in summer
Plant in full sun to partial shade with moist, but well-drained soil
Drought tolerant once established
Fertilize in mid spring
Prune during winter to maintain shape and remove weak branches
Height: 45-50 feet; Width: 30-40 feet
Hardy in USDA zones (3)4-9:
- Zone 3: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt; may suffer some tip dieback in this zone.
- Zone 4: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in full sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; apply extra mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; apply extra mulch in fall.
- Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun to partial shade; apply extra mulch in fall.

Hemerocallis 'Stella D'Oro' – Stella D'Oro Daylily

Popular cultivar of Daylily
Bright yellow flowers in spring through summer; repeat blooming in early fall
Remove spent flower stalks to encourage continuous blooming
Plant in full sun to light shade
Prune back after first frost; divide and fertilize in spring
Plant in fertile, moist but well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established
Height: 12 inches Width: 18 inches
Hardy in zones 3-10:
- Zone 3: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; protect from salt; pull mulch back in spring; may be marginally hardy in this zone.
- Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; protect from salt; pull mulch back in spring.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; protect from salt; pull mulch back in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; pull mulch back in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; pull mulch back in spring.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; pull mulch back in spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; pull mulch back in spring.
- Zone 10: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun to light shade; mulch in fall; pull mulch back in spring.

Weigela florida 'Alexandra' – Weigela Wine & Roses®

Small deciduous shrub with dark burgundy foliage and rose pink flowers in spring
Best foliage color is in full sun
Plant in rich, but well-drained soil
Water regularly until established; fertilize in spring; prune after flowering if needed
Height: 4-5 feet; Width: 4-5 feet
Hardy in USDA zones (4)5-8(9):
- Zone 4: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt; may be marginally hardy in this zone.
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; mulch heavily after first hard frost to prevent winter heaving; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.
- Zone 7: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.
- Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall.
- Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; mulch in fall; may languish in this warmer climate.

Gardening by Zip Code
If you're looking to start a gardening projectbut don't know your gardening zone—visit the National Gardening Associations's USDA Hardiness Zone Finder. Enter your Zip Code to identify the proper zone.

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