Northern US & Eastern Canada
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Northern US & Eastern Canada (Zones 2-4)
We know, we know, your last frost date can be as late as late May, but don’t let that keep you from getting started in your garden! Preparing the soil in beds can be done as soon as thaw has occurred and when it stops raining. Focus on plants that can take colder weather and still grow or bloom. This might mean covering them on the coldest nights, or moving plants in and out of a garage for the last few spring freezes, but getting an early start can really help when your summers are short. |
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Perennials
Rainbow Rhythm® ‘Ruby Spider’ Hemerocallis |
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Shrubs
Scentara® Lilac Series Syringa |
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ZONE 5-6
Northern US & Eastern Canada (Zones 5-6)The last frost date for your area is generally early to late April, and it is not too early to get started on planning for your garden. We know your springs can be unpredictable, so start the year looking for the healthiest cool season flowers. Try keeping them in a sun room or garage and moving them out each day to get adapted to your outdoor conditions. An early start means a longer season of color and enjoyment, but be prepared to protect them if cooler weather sets in. |
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Annuals
Supertunia® Petunia Series |
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Perennials
Decadence® ‘Lemon Meringue’ Baptisia |
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Shrubs
Let’s Dance® Hydrangea macrophylla Series |
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Morgan Amos – @coffee.and.chlorophyll Mountainside Gardening
Morgan’s zone 5a, rural Wyoming “Gusty Garden” is ripe with bountiful
produce, happy birds and bees, and the occasional passing elk which
really riles up her hunting dog, Hadlee. With only 90-120 frost-free
days in the Mountain West, she makes the most of every moment. In
addition to growing many hardy perennials, Morgan enjoys trying out
new annuals each summer.
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