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Doris D. Morgan, Extension
Agent, Home Economics
Selecting Plants
Well-chosen plantings are necessary to get the effect you want in your landscape development. The homeowner has a choice of hundreds of varieties of trees, bushes, vines, and perennials from which to select. But do remember, plants are not merely ornamental accessories. They make up masses and define spaces in your yard and, consequently, the silhouettes which produce the garden design. So please be careful and do not over-plant. Remember—more is not always setter. Selection should not be made until you know how large a plant you want or need. Consider the density of the plant as well as the height. In selecting plants it might be well to remember these 5 basic considerations: 1. Form - This istheplant'ei Bize and shape in relation to lot and house, and its rate of growth and response to clipping. 2. Ha/diness - This is the plant's ability to stand winter and summer climatic changes; also its longevity or permanence. Usually a fast-growing plant has a short life span and will consequently need replacing after a few years. 3. Soil and mositure condition - These are important parts of the plant's living environment and some respond unfavorably when a change occurs in this environment. That is, some plants can tolerate extreme dry or wet while others cannot. 4. Degree of sun or shade - This depends on where the plant is to be located in the garden. Like people, some plants just cannot take the sun while others require full sun for their best display. 5. Ornamental value - This includes texture, color of foliage, flower, fruit, and bark. Select a color related to the
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