Seeds by Growing Zone
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Annuals, Vegetables and most Herbs can be grown in most places in Canada with peace of mind and a health crop will prevail. When it comes to perennials though, planting zones are invaluable information for successfully over wintering your beloved perennials. By simply clicking on the general zone you reside in you will view seeds that will be successful where you reside.
When it comes to growing perennials there are many success stories of gardeners reporting they in fact successfully over winter plants that were one zone above the recommended zone. Eg: A zone 4 perennial survived a zone 2 or 3 classification.
These results were achieved by adding 1 to 2 feet of compost over the prized plant after it dies back to act as an insulation against the harsh temperatures. Another way is to grow your prized perennials in over sized pots that can be relocated to a garage or doesn't freeze or a basement. Although regular watering while in this form of storage is not recommended, it is also not recommended to allow the pot to dry out entirely. Over wintering plants and their root ball need some moisture to survive its dormant period.
When it comes to growing perennials there are many success stories of gardeners reporting they in fact successfully over winter plants that were one zone above the recommended zone. Eg: A zone 4 perennial survived a zone 2 or 3 classification.
These results were achieved by adding 1 to 2 feet of compost over the prized plant after it dies back to act as an insulation against the harsh temperatures. Another way is to grow your prized perennials in over sized pots that can be relocated to a garage or doesn't freeze or a basement. Although regular watering while in this form of storage is not recommended, it is also not recommended to allow the pot to dry out entirely. Over wintering plants and their root ball need some moisture to survive its dormant period.
