Choosing The Best Plants For Your Garden
Several 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 is, if the soil is well drained and water or if your appearance is immune or wind. You will then be equipped to buy the best plants for your situation; shade-loving plants to sheltered areas, sun lovers for the warm spots, drought-resistant plants in arid areas that May is cloudy or shaded, and marsh plants for the poorly drained parts.
But wait! Test your soil first, to determine the pH level of your soil and what kind of nutrients you need to add, if any. The soil is acidic or alkaline? Most plants prefer a soil is slightly acidic, but there are some who must have alkaline soil to grow. You can change soil pH, but it is much easier to plant the soil you have.
You are now ready to plant. Well - almost. Will you plant in groups or individually? If you buy “one of the” May your garden seem rather spotty. Group plantations are organized, harmonious and you can vary the color of interest.
Before planting, place your choice of plants around the garden bed in their pots to see how they look. Rearrange until you are satisfied. Grouping plants in sets of three or five years usually looks better than planting in groups of even numbers. Make sure you have an interesting combination of colors and textures of plants. Tall plants should go in the back, or if your garden center will also be considered from all sides. Try to keep your plants away from the trees. The roots of trees are highly competitive and steal all the nutrients and moisture for your flowers.
The right color is a means of maintaining harmony in your garden. Imagine the color of flowers when they are in bloom. Some colors clash in May with others, but can still be planted side by side if they have another season of flowering. Foliage color is also important. Many plants have flowers of silver, purple or gray foliage that is as attractive as the flower. This means they are still well attracting the flowering season and have added value.
