When choosing plants for garden go with those that are adapted for the conditions in your area. Plants will grow with little effort and in difficult conditions if they are native to your area.
Good options are native flowers, trees, and shrubs that you see growing along the countryside. Other options are plants and tree that grow well in conditions similar to where you live.
The first thing you need to do prior to choosing your plants is check out your garden conditions. You will want to have your soil tested. You will also want to check for yourself to see if you soil is light and sandy, heavy clay, or a more black, productive soil. Also be aware of the sun in the area. Check to see if it gets full sun, partial sun, or shade.
Check with nurseries and look in gardening books to see which plants and trees thrive in the conditions like you find in your area. Just doing these few checks will help you pick plants and trees that will grow easily in the conditions in your area.
