[header] How to select landscape plants [title] Determine the types of plants that thrive in your climate or region. [step] The landscape plants you choose should be compatible with the weather and climate of the region in which you live. For example, if you live in a region with snowy weather and freezing temperatures, plant pine trees instead of palm trees, which thrive in tropical regions with warmer weather.
[header] How to select landscape plants [title] Determine the types of plants that thrive in your climate or region. [step] The landscape plants you choose should be compatible with the weather and climate of the region in which you live. For example, if you live in a region with snowy weather and freezing temperatures, plant pine trees instead of palm trees, which thrive in tropical regions with warmer weather.
If you live in a region with less colder winters and wetter weather, plant cacti instead of forelock ferns. [title] Select plants that thrive in a landscape or region that receives plenty of sun. [substeps] Look for trees with less foliage, with cooler weather, and less plants in icy conditions. Stay away from trees that have a lot of space at the bottom of a slope. [substeps] Speak with an associate at your local nursery or gardening shop to determine the types of plants that grow best in your climate. Verify your climate type by visiting the " landscape design " website listed in the sources section of this article. If your climate is warmer than what you want, look for more different varieties of plants. Think about which plants best get the most sun during the winter months.