Post #67259 by Kava Dan on Thu, Jan 1, 2004 1:48 PM

I'm in zone 9 (northern California) but most of these should do well in zone 8 as well. The banana's, Canna's and elephant ears will die back during the first frost, but will come back bigger the next spring. Plant in raised planters with a very loamy soil. Water well in summer and on very hot days, I water during the heat of the day if it's dry heat to create humidity. I also feed frequently and add a nitrogen supplement once a month. For more frost sensitive plants, try and find a spot next to the house or block or stucco wall, preferably with some type of overhang. The overhang can be another tree or eve from the house, this will create a Nano climate in your back yard.

Now, I need to find just the right 5'-6' tiki to go back there. This year Iplan to add a large pond & water fall, a tiki hut and a beach by the pond. :D

[ Edited by: Kava Dan on 2004-01-01 13:51 ]