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Working with the existing conditions of site rather than overhauling the site often times result in very successful garden. Woodland gardens are generally planned in such a way. A shady spot beneath a stand of trees, for example, is the ideal location for a woodland garden. Prepare the site for plants such shade tolerant shrubs and perennials. This generally means that organic matter should be tilled into the soil to increase its nutrients. Also, removing some lower or dead branches may be required to allow at least some sunlight to reach the ground.

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Perennials, flowers which live for more than two seasons, are at the heart of most flower gardens. While most are easy to grow there are some which can tolerate a wide range of soils and are extraordinarily hardy. These low maintenance perennials offer beautiful flowers and long lasting, lush foliage.

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Deciduous shrubs are an essential part of any garden design. They offer flowers, colorful fall foliage and fragrance. They’re also practical as they can create privacy, define the edges of a walkway or patio and act as windbreaks. The following easy to grow deciduous shrubs are ideal for those with little gardening experience.

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Evergreen shrubs are an important element of any garden and are often the most important part of a landscape design. Deciding what to plant is often difficult so to help determine what would work best in your garden study the site conditions of your garden. Refer to the plant hardiness maps to find out what will grow best for you. The following are some great low maintenance shrubs which are easy to grow and care for.

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Neglected flower gardens almost always suffer from weed infestation, poor soil quality and over grown perennials. Over time they become a tangled mess of weeds and perennials. These gardens, however, can be restored and brought back to life.

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There are very few plants which can survive for a long time with no water. The following is a list of plants which are tolerant of dry conditions, though they do prefer adequate water.

Trees

Abies conccolor – White Fir
Acer campestre – Hedge Maple
Acer ginnala – Amur Maple
Betula spp. – Birch
Carpinus betulus – European Hornbeam
Cotinus coggygria – Smoketree
Crataegus spp. – Hawthorn
Fraxinus pennsylvania – Green Ash
Gleditsia tricanthos intermis – Thornless Honeylocust
Pinus spp. – Pine
Plantanus acerfolia – Planetree
Syringa reticulata – Japanese Tree Lilac

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a sense of place by using local stone.

and herbs away from chemical fertilizers.

by occasionally cultivating you garden flower gardens.

carefully as nicks, cuts, or bruises result in a shorter shelf life.