How to Choose Plants for Your Landscaping: Year-Round Blooms 🌸🌿

1. Plan by Season 🌤️❄️🌦️☀️

Choose a variety of plants that bloom in different seasons. While one plant fades, another will take its place in full bloom.

2. Spring – The Season of Renewal 🌷

Top picks:

• Tulips
• Daffodils
• Forsythia
• Flowering Cherry Trees

These plants bring life and color after winter’s rest and set the tone for a lively garden.

3. Summer – A Burst of Color ☀️

Top picks:

• Lavender
• Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
• Daylilies
• Coneflower (Echinacea)

These sun-loving blooms thrive in the heat and add long-lasting color.

4. Fall – Warm Tones & Texture 🍁

Top picks:

• Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’
• Goldenrod
• Asters
• Japanese Anemone

These flowers thrive as the weather cools and blend beautifully with fall foliage.

5. Winter – Structure & Evergreens ❄️

Top picks:

• Winter Camellia
• Hellebores (Christmas Rose)
• Red Twig Dogwood
• Boxwoods or Junipers

These plants offer winter interest through structure, color, or cold-hardy foliage.

6. Mix Heights and Colors

Combine perennials, shrubs, and seasonal flowers to create layers and a more dynamic, full look.

7. Know Your Sunlight ☀️🌤️🌑

Match your plants to the sun exposure in your yard—full sun, partial shade, or full shade—to keep them healthy and blooming.

8. Choose Native and Hardy Plants

Native plants thrive better with less maintenance. In Massachusetts, using local species helps reduce pests and improve plant longevity.

9. Follow the 70/30 Rule

Aim for about 70% perennials (long-lasting plants) and 30% annuals (seasonal color). This gives you a strong foundation with flexibility for seasonal flair.

10. Work with a Local Expert 🌱

At Mr. Oliveira Landscaping, we help you choose and plant the right mix for a landscape that stays stunning all year long.

📞 Call us: (508) 252-8718
📧 Email: luciano@mroliveiralandscaping.com