Here are the top five planting mistakes in landscapes, say
University of Georgia Extension Service experts.

Never plant:

1. Too many plants for the site. In a few years, overcrowded
   plants will need to be replaced.




2. Shrubs that will get too tall for the site. A 1-gallon
   Burford holly will soon cover the windows and require severe
   pruning to keep it in check.




3. Plants that prefer dry soil in wet areas, or sun in shade, or
   vice versa. If they’re not adapted to where you put them, plants
   won’t ever be as healthy as they could be.




4. Shrubs too close to the house. Put them one-half of their
   mature diameter plus 1 foot away from the foundation.




5. Trees and shrubs at random in the yard. Group plants to
   enhance the home. And put them in mulched beds to ease mowing and
   maintaining them.