Feel free to plant South Carolina grown nursery plants throughout the month of November. Shrubs planted now will adapt throughout the Winter and be established to burst forth in their glory next Spring. In South Carolina, perennials, shrubs and trees can be planted year round.

Rules to remember.
     If your house faces East or North you should use plants that are recommended for full shade settings.
     Establish a focal point in your landscape design. For foundation plantings this is usually the front door.
     Use the tallest plants at the ends of the house, serving to frame the residence.
     Low growing plants are used in front of windows and porches to prevent blocking.

      While the plants listed below are all great plants for South Carolina, a few are more suited for mountainous regions, a few are more suited for the coastal areas. Take the time to visit local nurseries to choose plants best suited for your site.


Tall growing evergreen shade plants which may be used to frame the residence:


Shade plants which are useful to emphasize a focal point:



Dwarf plants to be used in front of windows and other locations

Most of these plants only grow up to three feet tall at maturity.

dwarf nandina	gumpo azalea	aspidistra

Shade plants to use en masse for front foundations

Most of these plants only grow up to four to six feet tall at maturity.

    
The South Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association has many experts who can assist you with choosing the right plant for the right spot. Be sure to consult with one of our qualified members as you go through the process of getting your residential landscape in shape. A list of these individuals who reside nearest to you can be found in the membership section on this web site. You may also view past articles here.

Next month we will be highlighting plants for Christmas.