When choosing plants for your garden there are a number of factors you have to bear in mind. The first is location and whether it is in sun or shade. Next the soil type which can restrict your choice. Once you know which plants will thrive in your conditions then you can consider the colors that will set the mood of the garden. I came across an article by Tammi Hartung on the Birds and Blooms website which explains how to choose color combinations to suit your mood.

Visitors will experience a garden differently depending on?what color scheme the flowers and foliage create. They may find it tranquil or invigorating, simply because of how the garden?s colors work together. Wildlife visitors?are drawn to color, too. With the right hues, you can invite birds, butterflies and more?to your backyard. Ready for your lesson in color? Let?s begin!

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