We need to take advantage of this time when our enthusiasm is at its highest level to make some changes in our landscapes. If we wait too long, the warm weather and the mundane task of mowing grass will erode most of our enthusiasm. One change that can greatly increase the beauty of a landscape is the addition of new plants. This may require the removal of some old plants or the establishment of new planting beds. Before rushing out to a nursery to buy plants, study your planting site and try to match the growing requirements of the plants you buy with the growing conditions that exist on your site.
Some plants grow best in full sun while others prefer partial shade.
Azaleas , camellias and ixoras grow best in acid soils while there are many plants that will grow well in acid or alkaline soils. After determining the growing conditions of your site and the number of plants you will need, you are ready to purchase plants. Plants, like all goods and services, come in many sizes, shapes and qualities . It is just as important to evaluate a plant before purchase as it is to carefully inspect a garment or home appliance. A cheap plant, in most instances, is exactly what the name implies.