Regional Gardening, Best Shrubs, New England Gardening
Steep banks and slopes are particularly challenging for most gardeners. Often difficult to access, poor and sandy, they are prone to erosion, and soil drying and tend to be overrun with weeds.
Rain tends to run quickly off sloping sites, leaving little time for the water to soak down into the soil. While running down the slopes, the water carries the topsoil away.
Stabilizing the soil and preventing soil erosion is very important, and planting the right plants for a sloping site is critical.
Below is the list of shrub species and cultivars that tolerate the conditions of a sunny slope in New England landscapes. Please note that a mix of plants is usually more effective because each plant has its specific root system. Planting a diverse selection of shrubs will benefit from holding the soil in different ways.
As you will note, some are top performers and have received prestigious awards.
| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | |
| Spread | |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Landscaping Ideas | Banks And Slopes |
Selecting the right shrub can be daunting for New England gardeners. You may want to review the guides below if you are looking for beautiful, low-maintenance, and hardy plants that thrive in the New England region. They will assist you in finding the top-performing shrubs that are perfectly suited to your garden.
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| Hardiness |
3 - 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 3 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | |
| Spread | |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Landscaping Ideas | Banks And Slopes |
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