All species of phlox produce flowers in a wide range of colors including white, pink, red, lavender and blue. Different varieties serve different needs in the garden. Do some research to decide which one is right for your growing zone. Purchase potted phlox plants sold locally at garden centers or farmer's markets for transplanting any time during the growing season. Your local garden center or nursery can advise you on which species grow best in your area. Garden and meadow phlox are perfect for garden borders, since they grow quite wide and tall. Low-growing phlox varieties are perfect to use as groundcover in shady areas, especially as many are mildew-resistant. You can also buy bare-root plants from a mail order company, but bare root plants are best planted in the spring. Phlox are hardy, low maintenance flowers that can do well in most locations, though most varieties of phlox prefer full sun. However, some are tolerant of partial or filtered shade. Find a location that works for the variety you have chosen. Phlox grown in the shade often produce fewer flowers. They are also at increased risk for contracting a disease, so if you choose to plant phlox in the shade, look for a variety that is mildew-resistant. Phlox need plenty of moisture to do well, but they shouldn't be waterlogged. To make sure your soil drains well, take a look at it after a heavy rain. If you see standing water and puddles there, the soil doesn't have good drainage. If the area is wet, but not soaking, it should be fine for growing phlox. Phlox like rich soil, so it's necessary to work in some compost to ensure they grow healthy and strong. Till the soil to a depth of 12 inches (30cm) and amend it with organic compost or peat moss. Dig holes that are 1 to 2 feet (0.30 to 0.61m) apart to provide adequate ventilation. The holes should be twice as wide as the plants' root balls. Set the phlox plants into the holes and pat soil around their bases. Water the phlox after planting.

Summary: Decide which phlox variety you want to grow. Choose a location in full sun for growing phlox. Look for soil that is moist but well-drained. Till the soil and add compost. Plant phlox outdoors after all signs of frost have passed.

Chestnut trees grow best when grown in direct sunlight. For best results, choose a location that receives six or more hours of direct sunlight each days during the growing season. If possible, consider planting the tree at the top of a slight slope, as well. Doing so can help drain excess water and prevent the roots from getting soggy. Never plant chestnuts at the bottom of a slope. The best soil for chestnut trees be well-draining and slightly acidic. Chestnut trees thrive in deep, sandy loam soils. Soils that contain rocks and gravel are also acceptable. Avoid heavy clay soils. The only way a chestnut tree can survive in a clay soil is if it is planted at the top of a downward slope. Ideally, the soil should have a pH between 4.5 and 6.5. Avoid limestone soils, since the pH is often too alkaline for a chestnut tree to survive. Make sure that each chestnut tree you plant has 40 feet (12.2m) (12 m) of free soil space in all directions to allow for adequate growing room. If you want to rush large harvests of chestnuts, you can plant multiple chestnut trees at half that distance, roughly 20 feet (6m) (6 m) apart, so that they start to crowd each other out and pollinate quicker. A single chestnut tree on its own will never produce any chestnuts. If you want the tree to produce nuts, there needs to be a second tree within 200 feet (60 m). Plant two different chestnut varieties to promote cross-pollination. Check around with your neighbors. If a next-door neighbor has a chestnut tree growing in their yard, that might be sufficient for yours.
Summary: Pick a sunny spot. Pay attention to soil quality. Give the tree plenty of space. Plant at least two trees.