Choosing the Best Plants for Your Garden

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Choosing the Best Plants for Your Garden

Many times we buy plants on impulse then find there is nowhere in the garden that really suits them. Before buying plants carefully examine your garden to see how much sun and shade it gets, whether the soil is well drained or waterlogged and whether your aspect is sheltered or windswept. You'll then be equipped to go and buy the best plants for your situation; shade-loving plants for the sheltered areas, sun-lovers for the warm spots, drought-resistant plants for the parched areas which may be either sunny or shaded, and swamp plants for the poorly-drained parts.

If at all possible, test the PH level of your soil, to see if nutrients need to be added first. Is the soil acidic or alkaline? Most plants prefer soil that is slightly acidic, but there are some that need alkaline conditions to grow.

Will you be planting your plants in groups or stand alone plants? Groupings can add big impact and offer a lot of design options. Think of color when considering group plantings as well. If you're a person who likes to buy one of everything, sometimes it can leave areas wanting or look a bit disorganized. The cool thing however, is in nature even that look has a beauty of its own style.

Before actually planting your plants, space them in their pots in the place where you are thinking of planting them. It helps to get a visual on it. Avoid areas near trees where the severe competition of nutrients and water may hinder their survival. Try to plant taller plants either in the center of the garden or towards the back, conversely shorter plants near the front and sides. Keep in mind color combinations and texture as well for an interesting display. Grouping in sets of 3 or 5 is usually more eye catching than even numbered groupings.

Another thing to consider is the plant's bloom season. Try to choose plants that vary in their display so you always have interesting things going on in that garden all year. You don't want it to be all glory for one to two weeks, then nothing the rest of the year. It also lends naturally to looking at unusual plants to help fill those harder times of year to find plants in bloom.

Color is an important consideration when choosing plants. Some colors may clash, but take into account their bloom times, and if they are not the same, can still be planted next to one another. Foliage is another important color factor, some have silver, grey or purple leaves and add another dimension of beauty to work with.

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