How to Pick Garden Plants

Choosing the right type of garden plants for your climate is essential to whether they will grow or not. There are numerous types of plants and each one has special care instructions. Not all plants will grow in the same type of climate, this is why it is important to choose the right types of flowers to ensure they will grow to their full potential.

• Select plants that are suitable for your type of climate. You can make the best selection by purchasing seed packages and reading the back of the package.

• Consider using evergreen plants. These are shrubs and trees that can be used to provide privacy for your home. They can also be used to define your garden paths. You will definitely enjoy having your own natural privacy

• Use deciduous foundation plants. These are bare in the wintertime but come back with beautiful bright colors in during the spring and summer. Japanese maples are great to use as centerpieces for your garden.

• Pick a variety of flowers that have different blooming times. Consider picking flowers that will bloom and accentuate your garden at different times throughout the year. There are many flowers that will continue to grow during winter months.

• Pick vegetable and herbs that are hard to come by but very enjoyable to have. You will enjoy having your own vegetable and herb garden in your own yard. It will help cut down on grocery costs. Be sure to include items in your garden for your plants to grow over. Some great adds to your garden would be trellises and arches for the vines of your plants.