How do I choose plants for my garden?

How do I choose plants for my garden?

You want to choose them with consideration to your objectives. How will the garden function? Do you look to higher maintenance plants? Do you have a lot of time where you really want to focus on maintenance? Is your time limited, meaning you would select lower maintenance plants? Do you want plants for fragrance where you might look to some of the honeysuckles or to the Daphne? Do you want plants to attract butterflies where you might even consider using some of the Angelicas or fennels? It essentially involves looking at your function, which will ultimately drive your plant selection.