I am planning to create a garden for my new home.Can you suggest the name of some plants which can blossom and withstand both winter and summer.Also suggest me the grass type which is long lasting.I also want some sprinkler installation tips...Awaiting your replies
Regarding selection of plants: it's a big question, but also a big opportunity. Depending on your timeline, the best approach might be to visit area gardens and determine what you like (and visit them at different times). UBC Botanical Garden and VanDusen Garden are both well-labeled with plant names, while other gardens may offer inspiration but not be so heavily-labeled (but feel free to take photos and post what you see on the forums for identification, if you find something you are curious about). Local nurseries will generally stock what will survive here, though you do have to determine some site characteristics of your new yard in order to find the "right plant for the right place" -- stuff like exposure to sun, soil factors, and drainage. There will be good books on designing your garden available from your local library. These should all start with a way for you to classify the conditions you will be working with. When looking for plants that look good both in summer and winter, the phrase I usually encounter on marketing labels is "year-round interest". Most gardeners, however, end up planting at least a mix of year-round plantings with things of seasonal interest (e.g., spring bulbs, autumn colours, etc.). It's exciting to be starting a new garden, but also a bit daunting. Plenty of help here on the forums, though, especially as you run into specific situations.
