Plants and Flowers

Study the dampness, soil and sunlight requirements of the chosen tree or shrub, so that they match the conditions in your yard or garden. For example, woody plants that grow best in damp conditions will do badly in areas with dry soil, unless you are going to give enough attention to watering.
Think over the full-grown size and shape of the small trees and shrubberies you want to plant. The main mistake people make in planning their gardens, it’s that they always seem to forget that plants grow! And then they spend much time pruning (generally that means cutting and maiming) their trees and shrubberies to make them smaller. To make your gardening easier and more pleasant for the long time, take some time to search the necessary-sized trees and shrubberies before you plant them.
Sorrowfully, but most neighborhoods are stuffed with just a few basic trees and shrubberies. There’s a great number of beautiful woody plants to choose from, so it’s not so hard to add some plant variety to your garden. Don’t just plant what your neighbors have.