Having used this time in lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic to your advantage, you’ve realized something you never knew before; you have a pretty good green thumb, and you’re excited to use it!

With your backyard garden ready to be the test subject for your experiments, and the world of the internet ready to give you the best seeds and plants, here are some options you should start with to get in the flow of gardening!

– Dwarf Alberta Spruce

A staple choice for your garden, the Dwarf Alberta Spruce, is the evergreen conical shrub that grows slowly and, thus, requires no pruning. A perfect addition to your backyard, if you’re thinking about designing a formal-style landscape, this spruce shrub is a must-have.

–  Heather

Thinking about adding some extra color to your backyard that’s not green? Heather is another evergreen shrub that requires little to no maintenance. With white and purple flowers and a root system that’s adaptable for acidic soil, this plant is a spring bloomer.

– Stewartstonian Azalea

Bold and beautiful, the Stewartstonian Azalea is a Goldilocks choice among garden plants. Adaptable for a range of environments, this plant can survive in flower beds and container gardens, all the way through the winter months. But keep in mind, this plant requires partial shade and a well-drained soil system, so be prepared.

– Skyrocket Juniper

Tall and skinny, this evergreen plant is a good pick if you want to add some privacy to your garden. Great at creating levels to your landscape design, skyrocket juniper also works as a privacy screen around the fencing area.

– Flower Carpet Roses

Resistant to insects and disease, flower carpet roses are a ground-covering shrub that requires no spraying, little to no pruning, and not much clean up either. This shrub flowers all summer long, so you get a beautiful touch of color if you’re looking to make your garden the ultimate summer hideaway.

– Forsythia

In these uncertain times, you need all the cheeriness you can get. That’s where Forsythia can help! A gorgeous shrub that blooms as early as late winter and stays into spring, this plant creates a wonderful backdrop, just the thing for those days when you want to surround yourself with happiness.

– Hosta

From monster-size to miniature, you’ll find a host of hosta shrubs for every area of your garden. With bold foliage and cupped leaves, Hosta is available in a range of colors, from the palest of yellows to multi-hued bunches. This plant is also very low-maintenance and continues to grow more prominent as time goes.

Get Some Professional Help! 

If you’re intimidated by the range of choices and don’t know where to start, don’t worry!

In addition to being a professional pool design service, Perfect Pools is a leading landscape design and building service as well.

Get in touch with us. We’d be happy to make your backyard garden dreams come to life!