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How to select landscape plants 
Determine the types of plants that thrive in your climate or region. 
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.
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.