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Choosing the right plant

Your heart might skip a beat when you see a beautiful plant, but choosing
wisely is always the best plan. So, bring both heart and mind when it comes
to selecting the plants you’ll be enjoying all season long, or for years to come.
Look carefully at the planting requirements for every plant you’re interested
in – perennials, shrubs and trees – then choose well, plant well, and enjoy!

Criteria and considerations:

Sun exposure
Every plant requires sunlight to grow and flourish, but the number of hours
may vary from plant to plant.

Shade Part Shade Sun
Less than 4 hours Between 4 and 6 More than 6 hours
sunlight per day hours sunlight per day sunlight per day

Height and spread Staggering Flowering

The measurements apply When planting, the The period when
to mature plants, which distance to maintain blooms appear.
should be considered between plants
when planting to ensure
adequate space for your
plant to thrive.

For beautiful, healthy plants, check:

Soil type Plant hardiness Fertilizers and soil amendments

If in doubt, have it tested. this is very important to know, Plants need more than love and
because certain plants are totally fresh water! Nutrients are a must,
unsuited to certain conditions, so find out which ones for which
like Canadian winters. Choose plants and how. It’s important!
plants that are able to thrive
in the hardiness zone where
you live.

When all is said and done, do not despair if after all your TLC,
a particular plant is not doing well. Simply live and learn, and start
again with another plant.

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