Planting

Planting is the process of establishing trees, shrubs, flowers, or vegetables in your landscape to enhance curb appeal, create privacy, or grow your own food. Whether you're designing a perennial garden, adding foundation shrubs, or starting a backyard vegetable patch, the right approach makes all the difference. Angi helps you find local pros and practical guidance to bring your planting vision to life.

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Planting Articles and Advice
Kaitlyn Pacheco  •  Jul 20, 2026
Best Flowers for a Bee-Friendly Garden + How to Create One
Do you desire a gorgeous garden of flowers in time for spring? Bees can help! Learn the best flowers for bees and how to maintain a safe environment for them.
Katy Willis  •  Jul 20, 2026
When to Start Seeds for Spring Planting
Find out the best time to start seeds for spring planting based on where you live, how you plant, and what you want to grow.
Kate Fann  •  Jul 20, 2026
10 Tips for Grass Seed Planting in Your Yard This Season
Ready to give your yard a fresh start? With these tips for grass seed planting, your lush lawn dreams are one step closer to becoming a reality.
Amber Guetebier  •  Jul 15, 2026
8 of the Best Types of Soil for Growing Plants
The best soil for growing plants depends on the plant. Whether it’s a raised bed or houseplant, it’s important to have the right soil.
Allie Ogletree  •  Jul 15, 2026
11 Fall Flowers to Plant for a Beautiful Garden
You can have a thriving flower garden well into fall. We’ll share some of the best fall flowers to plant including chrysanthemums and sedum.
Kelly Reilly  •  Jul 15, 2026
How to Keep Your Pandemic Garden Blooming This Spring
If you started gardening during the pandemic, now's the perfect time to build on that foundation and turn your garden into a bountiful food source for you and your family.
Elisa Greenberg  •  Jul 15, 2026
Why Cold-Hardy Mums Are the Best Fall Flowers (Plus, Planting and Care Tips)
Mums make gorgeous fall flowers, so you’ll want to make sure you properly plant and care for them. Our guide will help you understand the ins and outs of mums.
Christopher Murray  •  Jul 15, 2026
Monkey Grass vs. Mondo Grass: What’s the Difference?​
If you’re trying to decide between monkey grass vs. mondo grass, consider where you live and the desired ground cover effect.
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Common Planting Questions

You should exercise care when deciding how to landscape over a leach field for your septic system. You typically want lightweight materials that won’t damage the drain field’s perforated pipes. When adding plants to the area, select plants with shallow roots, such as grass or flower gardens. Trees with deep roots could damage the pipes in the field.

The best time to plant a privet hedge is autumn, ideally October or early November. Fall is the best time to plant privet hedges because young plants need plenty of water to jump-start their growth, and it typically rains more during this season. However, you can also successfully plant privets in the spring.

The bottom of a window box is all about proper drainage. Start by drilling some holes in the bottom to help accomplish this. Once you are finished, choose between stones, gravel, pea gravel, or simple pebbles. Pile 1 to 2 inches of your preferred material on the bottom. These materials allow water to filter through the soil before being pushed out of the bottom.

DIY home gardening can be relaxing, joyful, and cost-effective. From mowing your lawn to planting your own flower beds, there is a wide variety of gardening tasks that you can do yourself to make your yard look beautiful. If you’d rather spend your time not in the dirt, or if you’d like someone to take care of your plants for you, calling a professional gardening service is best. They can give you a workup of what services you’ll need and how often to schedule them.

Monkey grass is easy to care for and extremely hardy. It grows slowly and tolerates a wide range of sunlight and soil conditions, so it’s not likely to require fertilizer. The most notable maintenance step is annual pruning in the late winter to early spring, which will help manage its length and keep it healthy and thriving.