Quick answer: The biggest mistakes include planting too close to the house, ignoring mature size, and choosing plants without checking sun and drainage.

How to approach it

Before digging, contact the appropriate utility locating service. Sketch where roots, walkways, windows, and downspouts will be.
Important tip
A little negative space makes a yard easier to maintain and helps focal plants stand out.
FAQ
Should you plant right against the foundation?
Leave an appropriate clearance for airflow, inspection, maintenance, and the plant’s mature growth.


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