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What to Plant by Zone: Zone-Specific Plant Selection Guide
A conservative, zone-first guide to picking plants, with a closer look at Zone 8a, the 8a/8b difference, and links to shade, wet-soil, and border picks.
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Zone Specific Plant Selection
Guides on zone specific plant selection.
Best Ground Cover for Shade in Texas
Conservative, Texas-specific picks for shade ground cover under oak canopy, leaning on native sedges and shade-tolerant grasses.
Best Shade Plants by Hardiness Zone
A conservative roundup of shade-tolerant perennials and shrubs for Zone 7 and 8 gardens, with notes on which picks tend to handle deep shade.
Border Plants and Flowering Ground Cover by Zone
Conservative picks for garden border plants in Zone 9 and Zone 5, plus flowering ground cover options for Zone 5, with low-maintenance picks.
Foundation Plants and Perennial Garden Picks by Zone
Conservative, zone-aware picks for foundation shrubs, groundcovers, and perennial garden plants, with Zone 6 specifics and planting-timing guidance.
Ornamental Grasses by Zone: Tall and Full-Sun Varieties
Conservative picks for tall, full-sun ornamental grasses in Zone 5, with perennial options and honest downsides to weigh before planting.
Plants for Wet, Soggy Areas by Zone
Conservative picks for Zone 5 wet-soil perennials, including options for waterlogged ground and combined wet-shade conditions.
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