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From "Garden Sense"
episode DGAR-106

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Juniperus chinensis pfitzeriana 'Gold Lace' – Gold Lace Juniper

Spreading evergreen shrub noted for its very golden, but prickly foliage
Plant in full sun in moist, but well-drained soil; needs space
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: 2-3 feet; Width: 4-6 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;

Hosta 'Sum & Substance'

Large, herbaceous perennial noted for its chartreuse leaves and pale lilac flowers in summer
Grown primarily for its foliage
Plant in partial to full shade in moist, but well-drained soil; needs space
Fertilize in mid spring with water-soluble fertilizer
Water to establish and then when dry
Divide, if needed, in spring when new growth appears
Height: 30-36 inches; Width: 36-72 inches
Hardy in USDA zones 5-10:
- Zone 5: Plant in spring to prevent winter heaving; plant in partial to full shade; prune away foliage and apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid contact with salt.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in partial to full shade; prune away foliage and apply mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; prune away foliage and apply mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 8: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; prune away foliage and apply mulch after first hard frost.
- Zone 9: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; prune away foliage and apply mulch after first frost.
- Zone 10: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in partial to full shade; prune away unsightly foliage when necessary; mulch to conserve moisture.

Picea glauca 'Conica' – Dwarf White Spruce

Broad, conical evergreen shrub with light green needles radiating around stem
Plant in full sun in moist, but well-drained soil
Protect from harsh winds and hot sun
Watch for presence of spider mites
Water to establish and then when dry
Height: 10-12 feet; Width: 5-6 feet
Hardy in USDA zones 2-6:
- Zone 2: 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 winds.
- Zone 3: 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 winds.
- 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 winds.
- 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 winds.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in a sunny area but avoiding hot afternoon sun; apply extra mulch after first hard frost; avoid exposure to harsh winter winds.

Perovskia atriplicifolia – Russian Sage – Perovskia 'Little Spire'

Deciduous shrub with silver foliage and showy violet-blue flowers in late summer and early fall
Height: 3-5 feet; Width: 2-4 feet
Plant in poor to average garden soil that is well-drained
Plant in full sun; prune severely when dormant
Hardy in USDA zones 5-9:
- Zone 5: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; avoid exposure to salt; prune back to 12 inches and mulch heavily after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 6: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; prune back to 12 inches and mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 7: Plant in spring or early fall; plant in full sun; prune back to 12 inches and mulch after first frost; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 8: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; prune back to 12 inches and mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.
- Zone 9: Plant in early fall; plant in full sun; prune back to 12 inches and mulch in fall; pull back mulch in spring.

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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