DEER RESISTENT PLANTS

There are many areas in which gardens have struggled due to deer eating plants. There are many plants that are resistant to deer and, most of the time, they will overlook it as a meal. These plants are ok to plant in areas that are accessible to deer. Although many plants have been time tested to withstand a deer’s appetite, if they are hungry enough, they will tend to nibble on anything available.

PLANTS FOR SHADED TREES

Some areas of the garden may get very little to no sun. These conditions are very sensitive as only a select number of plants can tolerate this condition. Plant selection for this ‘design scenario’ is crucial and GardenBrain.com has the solution! We have the much-needed info to have a successful garden in this scenario.

PLANTS FOR SLOPES

Some slope areas need certain types of plants to help retain soil. GardeBrain.com can provide the proper list of plants to use for slopes that will aid in soil retention, erosion control, and provide great coverage.

PLANTS TO ATTRACT BIRDS/BUTTERFLIES

Many homeowner desire to attract wildlife to their garden weather for pollination or simply for viewing enjoyment. These plants may attract butterflies, hummingbirds, honey bees, etc. This brings in another element to the landscape besides the plant material. Adding butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden and be very rewarding to the homeowner.

PLANTS TO USE BY A POOL

Anyone who has owned a pool understands the laborious maintenance required if there are messy shrubs in close proximity to the water. There are many plants that produce very little leaf litter, which are great for use near a pool, spa, or pond. These plants will be much easier to clean than many standard use plants and litter that does fall into the water will be easy to skim.

SEACOST SCENARIOS

The conditions along the coast and up to about a mile and a half inland, may cause certain plants that are susceptible to mildew and/or moist salty air, to become damaged. Simply select the ‘Seacoast’ criteria as one of your ‘design scenarios’, and GardenBrain.com excludes these plants from your plant list.