Outer Space

Know your plants’ exposure requirements. Most require more light than you realize. For example, a hydrangea with too much shade as opposed to proper light will result in a very leggy plant with much fewer blossoms.

Don’t rely on irrigation systems alone. During Atlanta’s long, hot summers, supplemental hand watering is usually necessary, even if you have an irrigation system. Frequent checks of your irrigation system are also a good idea.

Quantities of five or more plants grouped together make a bold statement in a garden. Most people purchase plants one at a time when they are in bloom at a nursery, resulting in the chaotic looking ‘drifts of one’ design scheme.