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Can I buy different plant sizes other than what is specified on the list?.

There is a scale bar at the bottom of the drawing which you can check.

How do I make sure the drawing I print out is to scale so that everything fits correctly?.

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You can also put it on a zip drive and bring it to the printer. Send the drawing file to a printer, such as Staples.

What if my area is mostly shady but I do have some sunny areas?.

Therefore, you can substitute plants that like sunny conditions with a few that like the shade. On the plant list, you will find the sun / shade conditions for each plant.

What if my area is mostly sunny but I do have some shady areas ?.

If you get 3 to 4 hours of sun or less, choose the one for shade. Generally, if you get at least 4 hours of sun per day, you should choose the sunny package.

Should I choose the Sunny or Shady package?.

In addition, you will find mature heights and widths for each recommended plant. Most of the plants should be readily available, but in case you cannot find some of them, I have provided a separate list with substitutions for each plant in the designs.

What if a plant on the list is not available ?.

I would never want this to happen! So I have provided a list of plants that deer like to eat and substitutions for each of these plants with plants that deer generally stay away from.

How can I be sure the deer will not eat the plants?.

Drawings are done completely to scale so that you can measure anything you like. The same goes for any plants in the next layer.

For example, if there are 6, 3 'wide Boxwood to the right of your front door, and your house is 6 feet longer than shown on the plan, you would add two additional Boxwood. You will need to add or subtract plants so that they will fit.

What do I do if the length of my house is different than the design I chose to use?.It took me a long time to develop these designs and I would say that I have left nothing out!

Or worse yet, the plants suggested are not deer resistant? But what happens if you can not find the plant. Pretty sketches are great and enchanting. (I have been a landscape designer for 24 years with a degree in Landscape Architecture from Rutgers. But how do you select the right plants for your conditions.ĭo you know how far apart to plant the plants? There is nothing like experience in seeing how plants really grow. But are they really appropriate for slope conditions? Sure, you can gather some photos of plants you love. There is really nothing out there to compare to my package of designs. after spending all the time, effort and money on new plantings, what if it just does not look like you hoped and dreamed ?! BUT, you do not want one that you become a slave to by having to trim the shrubs, water constantly, clean up after, etc. What if the plantings become a maintenance nightmare ? Most people want a design that looks great, provides color and interest, and is striking.And what about deer? I like looking at deer as much as the next person but certainly don’t want them to have my costly plants for lunch!.You can just about say goodbye if you put a shrub that likes sun in a shady spot. Speaking of the wrong place, how do you know whether a plant likes sun or shade or something in between? When you are buying a lot of plants, you can easily make a mistake in this area.What if the plants get overgrown and just look a mess? This can happen if you buy the wrong plants for the wrong places.