[header] How to select landscape plants [title] Determine the types of plants that thrive in your climate or region. [step] The landscape plants you choose should be compatible with the weather and climate of the region in which you live. For example, if you live in a region with snowy weather and freezing temperatures, plant pine trees instead of palm trees, which thrive in tropical regions with warmer weather. 
[substeps] Speak with an associate at your local nursery or gardening shop to determine the types of plants that grow best in your climate. Verify your climate type by visiting the " landscape design " website listed in the sources section of this article.