The Low Country of South Carolina and Georgia features a flat , arenaceous landscape that end at the sea . This sub - tropic area is extremely red-hot and humid in the summer and dry and cool in the winter , creating challenges for gardeners . While plants that are not aboriginal to the area are sold in local garden stores , plants that are not fit for the Southern summertime estrus are unlikely to survive and outride healthy . industrial plant survival is important along with sun exposure .
Native Plant Gardens
The Low Country has many aboriginal species of trees , bush and plant that have adapted over clip to the hot summers and cool winters . Including these in your aim will also minify water need as these plants are used to the monsoon - comparable summer rains followed by juiceless spells . Palmetto palm , azalea , wisteria , and nursing bottle light touch shrubs all invoke the natural landscape of the area and will cater a profuseness of flower or , in the case of the palmetto , a stately reminder of the nearby sea .
Permaculture Gardens
The Low Country ’s sub - tropical climate allows for the increment of southerly fruit and nut Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree such as Orange , Ficus carica , persimmons , Carya illinoinsis and even hardy bananas . Once established , these Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree will provide edible treat for many twelvemonth . Other perennial food that can be raise include Jerusalem globe artichoke and grapevine . yield trees must receive passable water and may expect extra watering during dry spells .
Bird Gardens
The Low Country is base to many colorful species of Southern birds including egret , blue herons and colourful finches . plant a garden that attracts these beautiful bird provides a home ground for the birds as well as unequaled pastime for visitor to the garden . water system bird such as egrets , Muscovy duck and herons require a water feature to capture their tending . A small pool with a circulate fount bring home the bacon them drinking piss and , for ducks , a place to swim . Flowers and plants that mature with edible seed such as helianthus , wheat , and globe thistles will provide both shelter and food for many dissimilar types of birds , as will shrubs that produce berries . Keep a daybook and a bird identification Koran at the windowpane closest to the bird garden to recognize and register the visitant to the garden .
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