All you do is find a sunny out of the way spot to plant flowers good for cutting. You don't have to worry about how it looks because it is not a display garden. And you will have an endless supply of flowers for your home or to give as gifts without hurting the beauty of your flower gardens. Not only aesthetically pleasing, trees cool us in the summer. Providing shade for your air conditioner with a tree, a hedge or a vine-covered trellis will increase the efficiency of the unit.
Evergreens act as a natural insulator in the winter by providing a shelter from the wind.
Attract butterflies to your garden by planting shrubs like Buddleia, Azaleas and Rhododendrons. Flowers, both annual and perennials, will attract butterflies not only with their fragrance, but the bright colors as well. Popular annuals are Alyssum, Aster, Cosmos, Verbenas and Zinnias. Popular perennials are Coneflowers, Hollyhocks, Shasta Daisy and Yarrow . Protect your pets this summer with One Spot for dogs and cats.