How do we select appropriate plants for a front landscape project - Ask Extension
My family and I are halfway through a landscape project. We have poured our new sidewalk and put a rock border along the house. We are close to purcha...
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How do we select appropriate plants for a front landscape project #872705
Asked June 11, 2024, 8:30 PM EDT
My family and I are halfway through a landscape project. We have poured our new sidewalk and put a rock border along the house. We are close to purchasing plants. We have concepts that are interesting to us, but lack the knowledge to plan/purchase the appropriate plants given our soil, shade, wildlife. Is there anyone in the west metro that can/would help us with a pretty limited project scope? The actual space is quite large for a front yard project.
Hennepin County Minnesota
Expert Response
The following publication addresses your question.
https://extension.umn.edu/lawns-and-landscapes/landscape-design#how-to-find-help-with-your-landscaping-project-1561813
Also, most full-service garden centers employ landscape design professionals who will visit your site and prepare a plan. In some cases the cost of the plan will be waived or reduced if you purchase plants for the project from the garden center.
https://extension.umn.edu/lawns-and-landscapes/landscape-design#how-to-find-help-with-your-landscaping-project-1561813
Also, most full-service garden centers employ landscape design professionals who will visit your site and prepare a plan. In some cases the cost of the plan will be waived or reduced if you purchase plants for the project from the garden center.
