Plants are one of the most important parts of your landscaping design. However, you’ll also need to consider their care needs. Each type of plant needs a different amount of sunlight to thrive in your yard. You wouldn’t want to choose the perfect plants for your landscaping, only to find that they won’t get enough sunlight where you’ve planted them. What’s the solution? Finding out how to factor in sunlight when choosing plants for your landscaping.
Check the Directions
Your yard faces a certain way, and its position will affect how much sunlight your plants get. For example, if your yard faces east, your plants will get the most light in the morning when the sun rises. In general, yards that face south will get more light than yards that face north. To figure out which way your yard faces, simply use a compass (or a compass app on your phone).
Where’s the Shade?
Some parts of your yard are bound to be shadier than others. This could be caused by your home or other plants in the area. You should notate which sections of your yard get more shade during different parts of the day and take that into account when choosing new plants. It wouldn’t make sense to put a plant that needs a lot of light right next to a tall tree that will cast shade most of the day. If you’re not sure how much light your desired plants will need, ask our expert landscapers at Complete Landscaping. They will be more than happy to assist you.
Need some help choosing the perfect plants for your yard? Our team at Complete Landscaping is ready and waiting to help you transform your yard with beautiful, hardy landscaping. Get in touch with us today to find out how we can elevate your yard and to schedule your consultation.