Think about how your gardens will look in your winter season.
In my area we just got more than 16 inches of snow. Some places have a scant dusting, others have warm and even tropical temperatures in the winter.
Pick varieties of plants that will survive in your areas. Every year you may come across a plant that is borderline for your hardiness zone. If you really love it, give it a try. Only buy one to see how it reacts to the temperature, humidity, and waterfall.
Even within your yard you can find little micro-climates to nestle sensitive plants in. There could be stones that hold the heat in the winter from the sun or absorb the heat in the summer. An area could be shaded from the sun by trees, plants, walls, or buildings to allow more heat sensitive plants that can tolerate shade; these same items can protect plants from cold winter winds and reduce the windburn.
Put in evergreens and plants with interesting bark and fruit for the areas with very cold and snowy winters. In the warmer seasons, the evergreens can be used as a great backdrop for brightly colored annuals or perennials.
In the more tropical areas, your gardens are more stable year-round. I am not familiar with these areas, but you sure have such beautiful flowers with amazing colors to make your gardens stand out so well.
This is about what my garden looks like a few days ago with less snow. Now it is getting MUCH deeper.
Let me know what your gardens look like. You can even email me at Anne@SuperStarGardening.com.
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