Perfect plant picker
Make your dream garden a reality with our easy-to-use tool
Updated November 2, 2012
| Spring has arrived and now's the perfect time to start planning your garden. Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or this is your first time getting down and dirty, our easy-to-use plant picker will help you select the perfect greenery for your space. You choose the conditions and we'll give you a few suggestions about what to plant. Getting the garden of your dreams has never been easier! Choose your type of plant All plant types Perennials Annuals Low-maintenance plants Grass Deciduous Evergreens Groundcover Attracts wildlife - and/or - Choose your soil conditions All soil conditions Sandy soil Clay Loam Average soil Lightly-acidic soil Rich soil Moist soil Dry soil Well-drained soil Alkaline Drought tolerant soil - and/or - Choose a lighting scenario All lighting scenarios Full sun Partial shade Shade - and/or - Choose a hardy zone Hardy zone 1 Hardy zone 2 Hardy zone 3 Hardy zone 4 Hardy zone 5 Hardy zone 6 Hardy zone 7 Hardy zone 8 You searched for: , , and which thrives in a hardy zone . We couldn't find any plants that match that description. Please try a new search.
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