Geography Matters
Here in Maryland, we are mostly 6b on the USDA hardiness map. This means you should be considerate of the types of plants that thrive in this area, their lifespan, and whether they are annuals, perennials, or biennials, not to mention how they will do once the weather changes. Also, choose plants appropriate to how much sun/shade they need depending on where in your yard they will be planted.
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