Plants That Work In The Sun

Create A Stunning Sun Garden With Plant by Number Design Plans

Dreaming of a beautiful yard but don't know where to start? Plant by Number Gardens makes professional landscape design easy and approachable for any skill level.

Sun Garden Plant by Number: Perfect for Full-Sun Areas

The popular Sun Garden design features a vibrant, pollinator-friendly layout specifically created for full-sun locations. This professionally designed plan includes:

• Balanced mix of perennials, ornamental grasses, and flowering shrubs
• Year-round color and texture with low-maintenance appeal
• Perfect for front yard borders, curb appeal, or backyard spaces
• Thrives in sunny conditions with minimal upkeep

Professional Design Made Simple

Created by experienced landscape architect Katie Weber, these DIY-friendly garden plans offer:

• Downloadable, regionally tailored planting designs
• Clear planting diagrams and detailed plant lists
• Professional spacing guides and layout plans
• Seasonal interest breakdown and maintenance tips
• Beginner-friendly approach that removes guesswork

What's Included in Your Sun Garden Plan

The Sun Garden design covers a 12-foot x 9-foot rectangular area, ideal for:

• Sunny fence borders
• Front yard landscape beds
• Backyard garden spaces

Each plan includes numbered plant placement on landscape fabric, with proper spacing and arrangement already mapped out. No landscape design experience needed – just follow the clear instructions for a professional-looking garden that's uniquely yours.

Transform your outdoor space with confidence using these proven, low-maintenance garden plants. You will receive:

• 1 purple Butterfly Bush, a mid-sized accent shrub
• 3 yellow Daylilies for grassy foliage and showy summer blooms
• 1 Korean Spice Viburnum as the main specimen shrub
• 3 Tall Ornamental Grass like Feather Reed
• 3 purple Coneflower for pollinator-friendly flowers all summer
• 3 pink Tall Garden Phlox for fragrant, spring blooms
• 1 Catmint for pollinator-friendly low accent groundcover
• 1 Russian Sage featuring fantastic summer to fall lavender-blue blooms

All these plants are wonderfully pollinator-friendly and thrive in the hottest, sunniest locations throughout USDA planting zones 5 to 8 in locations with at least 6 hours of sun a day!

Step by Step: How to Install A Plant By Number Garden

1. Pick Your Plan: Choose a Plant by Number design that matches your site conditions (sun, shade, soil) and style preferences. Download the plan PDF, which includes a scaled layout, plant list, and installation guide.
   
   
2. Prep Your Site: Clear the area of grass, weeds, and debris. Use a garden hose or string to outline the bed shape. Amend the soil if needed and rake it smooth.
   
   
3. Lay Out the Design: Use the included diagram to place the plants according to the plan’s spacing guide. Some kits include printable plant markers to help with positioning.
   
   
4. Dig and Plant: Dig holes twice as wide as each plant’s root ball but no deeper. Place each plant, backfill with soil, and gently firm around the roots.
   
   
5. Water and Mulch: Water thoroughly after planting. Add a 3-4 inch layer of arborist mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
   
   
6. Maintain and Enjoy: Follow the care tips included in the plan for watering, pruning, and seasonal tasks. Sit back and watch your garden flourish year after year!

Caring for and Maintaining Your Plant by Number Garden

Once installed, your Plant by Number garden is designed to be as low-maintenance as it is beautiful. Most plans feature drought-tolerant, pest-resistant perennials and shrubs that get stronger over time!

• For the first year, water regularly using the Finger Test to check soil moisture. Do not let newly installed plants dry out between waterings.
• Keep beds weeded and apply fresh arborist mulch each spring to retain moisture and improve soil health.
• Light pruning or deadheading helps encourage rebloom and tidiness.

Grow With Confidence & Design Made Easy

From front yard foundation beds to backyard borders and mailbox makeovers, Plant by Number Gardens helps you create stunning, eco-friendly outdoor spaces with confidence. These regionally tailored designs feature native and climate-adapted plants that support biodiversity while requiring minimal maintenance. Whether you're planting your first garden or refreshing existing beds, each plan includes clear instructions, professional layouts, and sustainable plant selections that remove all guesswork from landscape design!

Get your complete garden design package delivered digitally to your door, no designer fees, no complex planning, just beautiful gardens that grow more stunning year after year!