You can help protect your garden by incorporating hardy trees and shrubs such as:
- Mountain ash.
- Crepe myrtle.
- Redbud.
- Persimmon.
- Pindo palm.
- Cabbage palm.
- Dogwood.
- Willow.
What is the best direction for a garden to face?
Gardens that face north receive the least light and can be damp. Gardens that face south receive the most light. Gardens that face east receive light in the morning. Gardens that face west receive light in the late afternoon and evening.
How do you garden in high winds?
Once you know when the winds are going to arrive, you can finally start helping your garden thrive through all the gusts and breezes.
- Design Gardens with Wind Flow in Mind.
- Stake and Secure Tall Plants.
- Reinforce Greenhouses and Trellises.
- Let Plants Help Each Other.
- Worried About Wind Erosion? Try Raised Beds or Terracing.