One of the vital keys to a beautiful landscape is knowing how to choose the ideal plants. Here is how to go about it.
Study the climate
Before selecting the plants to use in your landscape, you should understand your climate. It is quite warm in Texas throughout the year with January being the coldest with an average high of 64 and August is the hottest month with an average high of 94.
Therefore, you can use a good variety of plants throughout the year. But since Texas is not a wet State, you may require a plant watering system.
Make a list of plants
Most people buy plants that are pleasing to the eye without considering their survival rate on the ground. Go for healthy plants that can adapt to your weather as well as lawn conditions. Make sure your selected plants can withstand long periods of hot Texas weather.
Ideas on what plants to use when landscaping
Use flowers
Once you have finished your main yard layout, plant some flowers to add life to it. Choose drought resistant flowering plants that do not require too much water. Put delicate flowers in the shade and tough ones out in the open. Have a mix of tall, short, wide, and thin flowers to create depth in the garden.
Use ground covers, vines
Ground covering vines are good for large parts of a bare lawn. They are heat resistant and they survive all types of weather. You can use them to create a water saving environment for other plants. However, they require a lot of water during planting and in the first months of growth, but once they establish a good root system, they will flourish.
Use shrubs to add character
Shrubs come in many sizes and types including short ones, long ones, and medium ones. They provide shade for your flowers and add depth to your landscape. You can use one type of shrub or different ones to diversify the look.
Plant trees
Trees can be a lovely part of any yard, but they need extra care. If you are planting them afresh, they require constant watering until they develop a strong root system. Make sure that you consult a professional when planting trees so that they do not become a problem when they are fully-grown.
Plant edible options
If you have enough room, add a garden area with edible options. You can grow vegetables in your yard to give it an extra dimension as well as serve its harvests in your kitchen. Berry bushes and fruit trees are also good options.
Add medicinal herbs and spices
Spruce up your landscape with medicinal herbs and bushes such as lemon grass, aloe vera, and rosemary, which are resistant to most weather conditions. Contact an expert to help you arrange all these plants so that they can all survive well while supporting each other.
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