The arbor provides a place for climbing vines, which attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Reduce lawn areas with the use of groundcovers such as moss for shady areas or thyme for sunny areas. When planning for tree and shrub plantings, consider their ultimate spread. Plant so their mature growth barely touches each other, some air space between is even better. To determine how many plants you need, multiply the number of square feet by the number of plants required per square foot using these numbers.
Distance apart is measured from the center of the plant.
The numbers indicate a general quantity of plants to be installed. Use the spacing chart to determine the exact quantity of plants for your garden area. Use the plant list to help you choose your plants. Leave your name, address, daytime phone number and e-mail address. Also, you can click here for the list of beneficial plants .