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How many times have you driven by homes and were in awe of the landscape plants you saw? The placement was lovely and just the right colors were placed together to give the lawn the best possible look. Did you wonder if it would be possible to learn how to make your lawn look as good as some of the ones you have seen?

The Wrong Plants Can Cause Problems.

Well, it is quite possible if you know which landscape plants to use for what area of your lawn and a few things about planting. Planting the flowers, shrubs, grass and trees in the proper spot and place is the secret to having a beautiful lawn.

You do not want to plant a tree that grows 10 feet tall inches away from your home. Not only will it be a problem for the outside of the home when it gets fully mature but the roots could cause problems as well.

Willow trees are a great example of this problem. They should never be planted close to where a sewer line or water drain is buried. The roots are so greedy that they could grow into your sewer line and keep growing. This is going to result in digging to get to the bottom of the problem, which is going to be expensive.

Knowing the Plants before You Purchase Them

When planning the layout of your lawn you have to check on the size and requirements of the plants you want to use. When they are grown how large will they be? Are they the type that needs partial shade or full sun? Most plant shippers put tags on their plants when they ship them to tell people what type of care the landscape plants will need.

If you sit down before you start and learn a little about landscape plants you will have a better chance at succeeding. You cannot just go to the local nursery and decide you like this plant and that one and start buying. The plants have to be the right ones for your area. You should invest in a plant guide that will help you to decide on the right ones.

Learning the Placement and Color Choices

After learning a little about landscape plants, you will have a better idea of what you are going to plant and where. The height your plants will be when grown as well as how wide they will be should determine placement. The shape of your full-grown plant will also determine where and how far apart they should be placed.

If you planting a creeping plant you cannot confine it to a space of only a couple of feet. This is going to be a good ground cover which can add a really great look to the other landscape plants you will use. The plants can also be placed according to the thickness of lack thereof. This can include the leaves as well.

The color of the plants will also be a deciding factor. The plants with fine leaves or stalks should be bunched together for the maximum presentation. The thicker leaves and stalks will not need to be planted as closely together. Knowing when your plants will mature and bloom will help you to decide on the colors you want to plant. If your landscape plants are going to mature in the spring, you will want different colors than if they will bloom in the fall.

When you plan the placement of your landscape plants, do not use a hodge-podge effect. Planting the same flowers in groups will make your design stand out and create a balance. This is what sets the beautifully landscaped lawns apart from those that have neither rhyme nor reason.

Bloom Cycles Can Add to the Effect

When planting flowers, mix them up a bit so that some are always blooming. Using green plants as placements between these can add an aesthetic look to your landscape design. Naturally you will want to plant the taller plants towards the back and shorter ones in front to show off all your plants.

Another effect that most people do not think about when it comes to their landscape plants is the soil. If you are lucky enough to have good soil, great. If not, you may have to add a good mixture of soil to make sure your plants have the proper soil to grow.

Saving the best for the last, have fun with your landscape plants. Working outdoors and seeing the results of your labor is one of the most satisfying aspects of having a beautiful lawn.

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MORE LANDSCAPE PLANTS:

Allamanda Cathartica This is one of the most beautiful plants you could ever have in your garden.

ANGEL TRUMPET The beauty of an Angel Trumpet heavy with blooming flowers makes for a treat both for the eyes and the nose.

ANNUAL PLANTS Preparing your annual plants garden

AZALEA PLANTS If you are thinking about growing azalea plants here are a few things that you should know

BEGONIA PLANT The begonia plant is one of the all time favorite flowering plants.

BIRD OF PARADISE PLANT The bird of paradise is widely loved for its brilliant colors and intriguing shapes

BLUE BUTTERFLY BUSH: The blue butterfly bush provides large, colorful flowers throughout the summer and into the fall.

BLUE PLUMBAGO PLANT: For those looking for an attractive flowering border or a beautiful addition to their garden, the blue plumbago plant is an excellent choice.

BUTTERFLY BUSH Attracting butterflies to your garden with the fragrant butterfly bush.

BUTTON BUSH: The best way to grow a buttonbush plant

CLIMBING PLANTS Climbing plants are a beautiful part of any garden.

COLEUS PLANT A coleus plant is easy to grow in a pot, and even the most inept of gardeners should be able to successfully grow one.

COPPERLEAF PLANT The copperleaf plant is one of the most lovely plants you could ever grow in your garden.

ELEPHANT EAR PLANT How to start and care for a elephant ear plant.

GROUND COVER PLANTS Ground Cover Plants - How to Best Use Them

HEATHER PLANT Heather plants are quite popular as either ornamental bushes or ground cover, due to their low maintenance needs.

HIBISCUS PLANT Hibiscus plant - a beautiful addition to your landscape.

HIBISCUS PLANT CARE Hibiscus plant care tips:

HONEYSUCKLE VINE How to grow and care for a honeysuckle vine:

IXORA You can't go wrong by looking into selecting ixora.

JASMINE PLANTS

ARABIAN JASMINE The Arabian jasmine is a scrambling bushy vine whose most notable features are shiny dark evergreen leaves and very fragrant, small white flowers.

CAROLINA JASMINE The Carolina jasmine is a beautiful flowering plant that will really brighten up a landscape.

DOWNY JASMINE The Downy jasmine is an evergreen. Gardeners prize it as it can be trained to remain in a shrub quality, or as a spreading vine.

ORANGE JESSAMINE The orange jessamine has amazingly sweet smelling flowers

STAR JASMINE The star jasmine-a beautiful addition to your jasmine collection.

NIGHT BLOOMING JASMINE The scent of night blooming jasmine is intoxicating

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LANTANA PLANT: The beautiful flowering lantana plant.

LAVENDER PLANT Lavender Plant Growing Secrets Revealed:

PURPLE HEART PLANT The Purple Heart Plant is a lovely addition to any garden or landscape

SEA GRAPE PLANT: The Sea Grape has beautiful lush foliage and its grapes can be made into jellies:

SNOW BUSH How to grow and care for a snow bush:

TI PLANT How to grow and care for a Ti Plant:

OLEANDER PLANT This is a good hearty plant that will thrive well in subtropical areas.

UMBRELLA PLANT The Umbrella Plant Is Also Known As The Arboricola Trinette

VARIEGATED GINGER: How to care for a variegated ginger plant

YELLOW ALLAMANDA Of the beautiful flowers of the world, there is much to admire about the yellow allamanda plant

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