Choosing the “right plant for the right place” is an important consideration for all types of landscaping. Ignoring this guideline may lead to increased maintenance, a failure of plants to thrive, and sometimes the death of installed plant material. Careful planning and site evaluation are the first steps in applying this concept.
Choosing the right plant and location requires knowledge of the site and the activities that take place there. Three questions to ask about plants are:
Functionally: What do you want the plant to do?
Aesthetically: What do you want the plant to look like?
Environmentally: What conditions does the plant need to grow?
