Bring your outdoor space to life with perennials, trees and shrubs.

If there are no trees or buildings blocking the sun for the majority of the day it will get direct sun.

If there is a canopy or partial obstruction of the sun for part of the day it will get partial sun

If it is behind a building or a fence that prevents the sun from hitting it directly, it will get shade.

Most plants need water about once a week. Some are drought-tolerant, and others want to get watered almost daily.

Plants don't get water on a schedule in the wild, and you don't need to stick to a tight schedule indoors. Just make sure you know if it doesn't like to dry out, wants to dry out halfway, or likes to dry out completely between watering.

The success of your planting will depend on the soil and drainage it provides for your plants. Most plants will do well in loamy soils, but sandy, or clay soil can restrict your options slightly.

Learn more about planting your landscape here.