Too many yards have all the plants blooming at the same time, Goodspeed says. Such a landscape looks fantastic for three weeks in the spring, then lacks color the rest of the year. Find shrubs and perennials that bloom at a variety of times throughout the growing season. One or two bold shapes in the yard also helps when it comes to rearranging a landscape, he says. Weeping shrubs are great attention getters.
Columnar plants are also a good focal point when surrounded by groups of smaller shrubs.
Don't be afraid to remove a shrub or two, bring in a newer, better plant to freshen up the yard and improve how you feel about your landscape. For more information, contact your local USU County Extension office. We offer our program to persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability.