Ask Jenny: How To Plant a Slope

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[@sallylilienthal8835]

Very informative!! Just thought I would share something I just learned: On a plant tag, when it lists the sun/ shade, what ever is lists first, is what the plant prefers! How did I get this old & just now learn this!😂😂😂

[@elainewashington3004]

I have a steep slope. Almost too steep to maintain. Ended up putting in gabion walls to create terracing. Beautiful to look at and easier to plant!

[@dmbalsam]

We have a good size steep slope from our back yard to the dock. It borders a salt water tidal creek. It came wooded. A lot of native mountain laurel, hollies, oaks. We planted low growing juniper at the top of the slope, some azaleas, native grass for shorelines. It faces west so the shore gets lots of sun, but a good portion gets mostly shade from the trees. We have tried to tame it, but haven’t been too successful. Originally I wanted nice terraced gardens. Now 30 years later we are just satisfied something is growing.

[@Gkrissy]

This is exactly what I need for 2 areas. I was thinking of a retaining wall for one area with full sun.

[@cece_marie]

I like the recap of the most important principles at the end! Thoughtfully placed urns, containers, and garden art can also help slow down runoff ⛲

[@judymiddleswart9350]

Thanks Jenny

[@kellyblackwell1555]

You should do a video on how you choose what annuals to put in flower beds. You could cover color schemes, height differences, and plant habits.

[@nallen1833]

I really like this type of video. Helps me make my plans for the growing season. I have a steep slope down to a small creek that I am trying to tame. I planted some green liriope because it is a tough, semi evergreen plant that spreads by rhizomes. I am hoping it will choke out weeds and look nice summer and winter. Also trying creeping thyme. Fingers crossed! ❤

[@micaelrutledge5176]

Very helpful and empowering, Jenny. Thank you!

[@callison2138]

Great subjects to address during winter. Drought tolerance is always on my mind. And I always forget to compliment you for mixing in things like the bicycling frog or birdhouse or other little interesting stone animals. It really makes a garden unique and special to your own home. Thank you, for sharing knowledge on slopes.

[@MichelleShick-jp1qc]

To prepare for spring annual planting, could you cover which annuals are better in containers and which are better in the ground? (Example - Jazzberry Putunias?)

[@juliabinford6500]

I have a lot of mild to moderate slopes. Before I planted ground covers (lamium, ajuga), runoff was a problem. You have much more water movement, so you really know what it takes:)

[@pamelacallaway3922]

Great info!

[@marilynbaldwin2934]

Very informative and fun! Always love to listen to what you teach!

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

Thanks so much!

[@kayjane2115]

Thank you for your reply to my earlier question. My Ask Jenny question is, do you have any advice for those of us over 50 on how to avoid injuries? Two months ago, I injured my arm using a shovel to plant a shrub. This has never happened before, and now I am unable to do the many things I had planned doing to get ready for spring 😔. I know that as we age, we have to be careful. I'm just hoping you may have some suggestions that can help with prevention. I love gardening so much, and the thought of reinjuring my arm scares me. Thank you in advance for any advice you can give. ☃️

[@PAS7gardens]

I need this! Thank you

[@wandabarlow4432]

Jenny, I am trying to landscape a slope on the side of my driveway. I want to plant flowering trees. Also, when the wind blows all of the trees are in the line of movement. Do you think trees on a slope look weird? I Would really like to know your thoughts on this. I want to get rid of the grass and mulch and compost. Thank you.

[@kristinstevens1349]

I use hostas in my very steep slope garden. I rake off the dead leaves in the spring, fertilize and let it go. It is absolutely gorgeous!

[@christycoalson36]

I'm in need of drought tolerant plants for slopes I have some banana plants there but I'm wanting something different and beautiful in their place. The slope is beside my driveway and at the side of the road and is full sun. Any suggestions???

[@terrivance8750]

Thank you, Jenny! I have a shade garden--alley, really--on one side w/ a gentle slope & full sun on the other side, but w/ a pretty steep slope. My biggest problem is planting the steep slope (I'm disabled & cannot terrace it myself, nor can I afford to pay others to). I am blessed w/ a couple dear friends who will dig holes for me (they don't want me to slip & topple down the hill as I did once before), as long as I'm the one who plants the plants. Anyway, I have blueberries & Mahonia across the top of the hill (apparently, no one told the Mahonia it wasn't supposed to like full sun--it's been lovin' that spot for decades & has grown huuuge!). I would love to add some ground covers/shorter plants that can thrive on an unterraced, steep slope in VA 7A...er, 7B (still adjusting, lol). Any suggestions? Again, thank you, Jenny! 😊

[@kayjane2115]

Love that you're doing this Ask Jenny segment! Very clever! Do we ask questions here or email them to you? I have a question I need some guidance on! Merry Christmas to y'all! 🎄

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

Just put your questions in the comments 😊. Merry Christmas 💚♥️

[@MsVerleana]

I would be excited to see a video on planting a low maintenance, but beautiful, full sun hell strip.

[@tammydeschenes4857]

Very informative but wish she touched the issue of placing plants , trees or shrubs into the holes on a slope. Unless I missed it. If I want to keep lets say the tree in a vertical position then one side of the root ball might not be deep enough and the other side too deep. And what about the drainage. The top area of my slope stays much dryer than the bottom of my slope so I have to consider this when placing my plants too. But love the suggestions and ideas Jenny.

[@lindam.5605]

Question please - when is a good time and process to divide plants? Examples: Hostas, day lillies, daisies, iris. Growing beautifully, but spreading too much. Thank you for your knowledge sharing and entertainment.

[@lindam.5605]

Wonderful series, thank you! You are an awesome teacher. Great facts, enthusiastic presentation, and a review. Was waiting for the quiz at the end!

[@dreamagood8321]

My only problem with my hill , is rocks . I think the first owner of this house threw every rock in the whole 2 acres on that hill side .. 😫😫😫 And I mean tons of rock , big & small ones . There might be like 3-4 inches of soil on top of them all .. drives me crazy trying to plant anything & I don’t own equipment to go in and dig out all of those rocks and make a flat place or a level place to even start digging holes. I would have to truck in tons of top soil & I just don’t have the budget for all of that. Plus there is a ditch line at the bottom of the hill side that has to be maintained because that’s where all the water runs. I tried to work with it for a few years when we moved here , but it was just so much work & since I have the green thumb & hubs won’t do it , I gave up !! But I did get some trees to take & it looks ok , but not what I wanted . I wanted like what you have a little hill , then a flat , the more hill , and another flat . Maybe one day I will be able to get it looking better .. but for now I just have to weed eat around the trees 😢

[@shirleyc7175]

Thanks for the info

[@lisac.8266]

I’m also considering a dry creek bed as my backyard slopes from the house to the fence line as well as from right to left. 🤦🏼‍♀️ Yea me!!!🤣😎✌🏻

[@user-cp5ht1th6i]

Great topic to review I to have a hillside garden picked up some great tips for improvement.

[@smooth119]

Ich habe einen steilen Hang mit Baumstämmen befestigt und die entstandenen Terrassen mit Hostas, Farnen und Seggen bepflanzt....sieht herrlich aus.....Grüße aus Sachsen

[@cindiblazer8621]

I planted 14 arborvitae , 10 have done well. 4 have died.They are planted in good drainage areas. Wondering what I could have done wrong. I live 7b East Tennessee.

[@lesliesteele8374]

Hey Jenny, I live in Zone 8a, Piedmont of South Carolina. What are your thoughts on Agapanthus in a full sun cottage garden? I’ve been thinking about trying, but I don’t see you mentioning this perennial and that causes me to pause each season. Thank you

[@taylorswf23]

That red clay is shocking! I grew up with red clay in East Texas but am in Tennessee now. You forget how sensationally red it is 😂

[@marthaschermann5562]

I just had a new wooden fence installed in the back garden. my question is what should I do to keep soil from the bottom of the fence. I am think some sort of landscape rock but am just not sure. Any suggestions.

[@wendyrossman3756]

Awesome question ! I didn’t think of it being more moist at the bottom of the slope. Hence why the butterfly bush was not happy. Thank you Jenny.

[@dianesimon9470]

Jenny did you used to be a school teacher? Great job on this video!

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

I was 😊. Thank you❣️

[@lighthouse739]

Hi Jenny, planning for late winter- early spring project. Live in NC and want to landscape the front of my house. Receives all day sun. Looking for high impact, drought tolerant plants. What would you suggest?

[@rachael2502]

I would love for you to talk about plants that work in sun or shade. I have some hard to plant areas because they are shade most of the year, but they also get afternoon summer sun (shade plants burn in this area). I’m zone 8a. Boxwoods, Nandina what else works in these places?

[@annakasikkink7489]

I have some similar spaces (just outside the canopy of some huge oaks, but get the hottest afternoon sun when they finally get sun). I've had to move some sun lovers that were stretching, but I've had other things burn. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Natives seem to be the most flexible. I had really good luck with liatris last year. I just added some native asters.

[@kaylynnlitersky2342]

Carex and hakonechloa for shady slopes!!

[@Brittany_Rose]

Ask Jenny: This may not be worth an entire video, but where did you get the information on October Magic Camellia’s being ok in full sun? Your white shi-shi are gorgeous and I’d love to try one of the other ones in my garden but can’t find the information.

[@GardeningwithCreekside]

The October Magic series of camellias come from Southern Living Plant Collection and they are rated for full to part sun. Here is the link to their page with all of their camellias. The sun requirements will differ with the different series or types of camellias. southernlivingplants.com/the-collection/?_plant_type=camellia

[@heidijones1516]

Hi Jenny, my backyard has a nice slope so I enjoyed this segment. I have been a little concerned about the front of the plant soil depth so was relieved to hear that it doesnt need to be completely covered. Iḿ realizing more and more that out here in the Ca, bay area of San Francisco we are more alike than I ever knew. We dont have the humidity that you guys have but the milder winters and the summer heat are similar. I planted cool flowers for the first time this fall and they are looking great. I love your cheery videos, Merry Christmas!!