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house exterior, especially if ! the plant is used close to the ; house. Interest and effect can be created by using plants i with strongly contrasting textures. i In addition to these considerations, choose neat, slowgrowing plants which improve with age. Search for fine varieties which are better than i common ones. Skip rampant : shrubs; they soon become a pest and a maintenance prob- i lem. Resist shrubbery "freaks that is, plants with startling foliage color. Dark green is : best; if you must have the unusual, plan carefully for its location. Do not plant trees which seed abundantly, tree of heaven, silver maple, elm unless you want to spend time destroying seedlings. Do plant, wherever possible fruit bear- 1 ing or flowering trees and i shrubs. Also keep in mind that ] plants which are native to j wooded areas may not grow ] on city lots; soil and other ' conditions are different. Buy quality plants of good varieties. Remember, however, plants are never "fool proof. They are alive and individual and require attention. Additional information on using plants in your garden can : be found in Extension Bulletin, No. 217, "Design of the Home Grounds.” This bulletin is available to you through your local cooperative Extension office.
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