How Do You Choose Plants For A Garden?
One of the first things a gardener must decide when planning a garden is what plants to choose. You could just start throwing plants into the ground and see what happens, but starting with a plan generally makes for a more favorable outcome. Find plants that grow in your area. Do some research on plants you like to see what their USDA zone rating is. The zone rating tells you what zones the plant is likely to survive in. You can find what USDA zone you are in by clicking on “Zone Finder” from the National Gardening Association website (see Resources). Try a garden of native plants. For this method of plant selection, you’ll find plants which naturally grow in your area. What is great about this type of garden is it’s likely to thrive because the all the plants will be in their natural habitat. Find books on native plants in your area and contact your local county extension agent to research native plants. Design your garden around a color scheme. For a monochromatic garden, choose plan
