http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/winter-nail-biter/ Expert Advice on Home Improvement Thu, 18 Mar 2010 01:29:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/winter-nail-biter/#comment-42092 Julie Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:22:20 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=1845#comment-42092 You're so right! Especially in the mountains (where these shrubs are going), factors like elevation and exposure make a huge difference, even from house to house or from front yard to back. Of course the location I needed to plant these (along the foundation of the house) isn't the most protected in the yard, but I remain optimistic! You’re so right! Especially in the mountains (where these shrubs are going), factors like elevation and exposure make a huge difference, even from house to house or from front yard to back. Of course the location I needed to plant these (along the foundation of the house) isn’t the most protected in the yard, but I remain optimistic!

]]> http://www.dannylipford.com/diy-home-improvement/lawn-and-gardening/winter-nail-biter/#comment-42063 Bill Miller Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:51:54 +0000 http://www.dannylipford.com/?p=1845#comment-42063 Hardiness zones are not the last word. It's possible for your front yard and your back yard to be different zones. The concept of "microclimates," I believe, makes more sense. The only true way to tell if you can grow something in your area --- is to try it. Hardiness zones are not the last word. It’s possible for your front yard and your back yard to be different zones. The concept of “microclimates,” I believe, makes more sense. The only true way to tell if you can grow something in your area — is to try it.

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