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The Right Plant in the Right Place

Choosing the right plants for the home landscape can be a daunting task; numerous variables such as soil type, hardiness zone, exposure, wind direction, topography, style and theme, and personal preference all must be taken into account. This website from Family Gardening provides some excellent, no-nonsense advice to help with plant selection. The homeowner needs to take the time to plan wisely because the "average landscaped house is worth 10-15% more than the bare house and lot. Your landscaping may represent a value of 5,000 to 20,000 dollars!" The article continues with some good common sense advice: buy from local sources, explore your neighborhood for examples of plants you like, be aware of mature size when determining plant spacing, and use fruit trees for both ornamental and edible value. This is a must-read for anyone considering a new landscape or adding to an existing one.

Tue, 16 Nov 1999 13:35:03 -0800