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Choose The Best Plants for Your Landscaping Project

Choose The Best Plants for Your Landscaping Project –

A successful landscaping project hinges greatly on choosing the appropriate plants, having a certain design in mind, and situating the plants properly. Plants can really make or break the landscape design seeing that plants give form and color to the whole picture.

Tips when choosing plants:

Choose Native Plants: Native plants in a certain area are those that were thriving in the particular area long before humans brought plants from faraway places. Since native plants have been present in their respective areas for thousands of years, they have adapted and toughened against local conditions. They are resilient and can withstand the cruel winter cold or the sizzling summer heat.
Check the size: An important factor is the size or the height the plant will reach upon its maturity. When designing your garden, you need to think ahead of how the mature plants or shrubs will display in your garden. If you have a small garden, you might not want to choose plants that are huge once they’re matured. . Also be sure to check if the plants you choose might grow horizontally, these plants tend to take up a lot of space and failure to take this into consideration may pose a problem later.
Check your climate: Climatic considerations are very important because the plants’ survival is highly dependent on temperature, etc. Check the weather and climate needs of the plant against that of your area. You can waste hundreds of dollars purchasing plants that will not do well in your particular climate.
Check your soil: The same goes for your soil. Plants have different soil “preferences” and you need to be aware of both the kind of soil you have in your garden and the kind of soil the plants you choose grow best in. Finding common ground in this area will save you lots of money and frustration along the line.
Choose repellent plants: There are plants that can resist certain pests. Be sure to choose these plants for your landscape, especially if you have identified the pests that are a problem in your area. For example: Some ornamental grasses and flowers are used for deer control. There are lots of plants that are pest resistant. Ask around at your local nursery, and if they fit your landscaping project, then they would be an ideal selection.
Remember grasses: One consideration that you should not dwell a great deal on is the decorative appeal of the plants. You may be attracted to their color, size, and flowers but they may not be appropriate. People tend to forget about adding different grasses. These can not only fend off intruders, but functional grasses are those that are used in the background. Lawn grass is an example. It serves as an outdoor carpet. Ornamental grasses appeal more to aesthetics. They are used for decoration and for landscaping just like flowers. These can be mixed with trees and shrubs or can stand alone.
Check your colors: Make sure that the plants you choose for the project have good color combinations. Choose from colors that will either complement or contrast with each other. A striking color scheme can make or ruin a landscaping project.
Check your nursery: Choose plants from a reputable nursery that you know has been properly cared for. Be aware – do not purchase damage in plants.

Important factors to consider when choosing plants:

Do you have a very “sunny” garden?

Groundcovers, such as Juniper groundcovers and hardy perennials are ideal for sunny areas which are considered problematic as many plants do not like direct sunlight.

Are you looking to attract birds and butterflies?

Many flowering plants attract birds, butterflies, bees, etc. It is important to choose plants that grow pollen. Plants like bee balm, holly hock and red columbine attract hummingbirds.

Do you have a very “wet” garden?

Some landscapes come with wet areas like artificial ponds or waterfalls. To avoid leaving it bare, plants that thrive in wet soils are used to give beauty and natural effect.

Are you looking for “aroma”?

The garden can be made aromatic by using foliage plants. The lavender perennial plant’s flowers provide a therapeutic scent. At the same time, it serves as a beautiful border.

When you deal with plants, information is necessary to ensure that they are right for your landscape, your geographical area, the season suitable for planting, and the proper care that needs to be implemented, etc. Without this knowledge, you cannot assume that the investment is justified…

A creative landscaping artist can choose from various themes and designs like a small garden design, a Victorian theme or a garden around a swimming pool design.

Whatever the design or theme of your landscaping project is, you must carefully consider the plants to ensure that they are appropriate for your needs and that they have a high chance of survival in your particular area. Without this knowledge, you cannot assume that your landscaping project will be successful.

Regards, Coyalita

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