If you've just moved into a sub-division chances are the developers removed all the top soil before they built your home. If it needs to be improved, start with small section. Consider composting to improve your soil. Growing plants from seed will be less expensive than buying plants. Site Selection Decide on the site that pleases you and then match your plants to that site.
Some plants prefer wet areas, some prefer dry ones.
Plants prone to powdery mildew, such as roses and lilacs, should have morning sun to dry them off, whereas Hydrangeas droop in the afternoon sun. Plant Selection Perennials are plants which come back each year from the roots and annuals are plants which must be grown from seed each year. Both types of plants can find a home in your garden. Generally, different perennials bloom at different times throughout the year providing you with on-going surprises and changes of scenery. They also have the advantage of not having to be planted each season.