The Right Choice of Plants For Your Garden

Choosing 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.

But hold on! Make sure to first test your soil in order to determine the pH level of your soil and if any, what kind of nutrients you need. Is the soil acid or alkaline? Most plants prefer soil that is slightly acidic, but there are some that must have alkaline soil to grow. You can alter the soil's pH level, but it's much easier to simply plant for the soil you have.

Now you are ready to plant. Well - almost. Will you plant in groups or singly? If you buy 'one of everything' your garden may seem rather spotty. Group plantings are organised, harmonious and you can vary the color for interest.

Place the plant you choose around the garden bed to see how they will look before planting them out. Re-arrange them until you are satisfied. For a better look, group the plants in sets of fives or threes and not in groups of even numbers. Make sure you have a good combination of textures and colors of plants. If you have tall plants, they should go towards the back or center for equal views from all sides. Be sure and keep the plants away from trees. The roots of trees are fiercely competitive and will steal all the nutrients and moisture meant for your flowers.

A way to maitain harmony in your garden is choosing the right color scheme. Visualise the colors of flowers when they are blooming. Some colors may clash with others, but can still be planted side-by-side if they have a different blooming season. Foliage color is also important. Many flower plants have silver, grey or purplish foliage that is just as attractive as the flower. This signifies that they're still in good standing well past the blooming season and therefore have value.
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