A question for you all...

[kaylajr]

Okay we all know I'm new here
and in the past few weeks i have noticed it is pretty quite
around here

so here is my question
Does it pick up with Spring time or is it always this quite
Not saying quite is Bad just wondering what to expect ??

Oh and a favor can anyh of you suggest some Hardy perenials
I love flowers but don't want to have to replant every year and since i live in upstate NY they have to want to live to make it

 

[stenogoddess]

I couldn't be farther from your planting zone if I tried! LOL I just wanted to say good luck on finding something. My favorite winter flower is the viola, but it's an annual for me. Tough little sucker though.

 

[UrsulasShadow]

I can quote you thousands of hardy perennials, Kayla. But I don't think there's enough space on these boards to hold them all, and to describe them. Start with magazines, find some pretty pictures, discover which hardiness zone you live in, read the plants' requirements, and you're on your way.

Sun? Shade? What purpose to you want them to serve? Do you like a broad swath of one color, or do you like a crazy-quilt effect? Do you have existing landscape? When do you want blooms? Perennials have a tendency to have one major flush of blooms that last 1-3 weeks, so if you want constant flowers throughout the growing season, you'll want to plant those which flower in succession. Do you like hot colors? Cool?

If you just want to start by planting SOMETHING, anything that flowers, start with daylilies. Rebloomers are good, like Stella D'Oro, Ruby Stella, Happy Returns, Rosy Returns, Pardon Me. There are others, but it's a start.

Echinacea is another good beginner plant. They're coming out with so many new varieties of coneflowers, you are likely to find just what you're looking for. Another daisy-type flower that is practically unkillable is Rudbeckia (black-eyed susans).

Peonies are extremely hardy, and will do well in your part of the world.

I'm tired, it's late, but if you want more suggestions, I'm sure you'll be inundated with them very soon.

 

[kaylajr]

Okay so what about the board here

do you guys get busier at different times of the year or what???

 

[bobbiwoz]

Some post beautiful pictures of their gardens, and homes. I can't compete there, and barely know how to post a picture. However, it is quiet now! I don't always remember to check this board.

Bobbi

 

[mommytotwo]

Okay so what about the board here

do you guys get busier at different times of the year or what???

It does pick up during the early time of the year when people are starting to plant new plants and are looking for ideas.
There are not that many places that people are able to really keep a garden outside, so it is now slower.
It also seems like not everyone on this board knows about this forum, so if we could spread that word, that might make this board more active.

 

[DebºoºS]

Welcome to the F&G (if I haven't said so already) this is a great group always

glad​

to help with a fountain of information at the ready.
Since we stay on topic it's usually quiet during the off season. Many of us are going into the dormant season. Fall bulbs, garden cleanup, putting our plants to bed for the winter are common topics this time of year. You can look back at posts from years past and compare but I think it's normal.
I've been busy taking trips to WDW or cruising and haven't had time to really read this board.