Full sun means that particular terrain patch receives at least six hours of direct sunlight per day
Partial shade means that the plant needs 3-6 hours of direct sun per day.*“Partial shade” also generally implies that the plant should be protected from the sun during the afternoon when it is most scorching.
Shade means your terrain patch receives less than an hour of direct sunlight each day. It could also mean dappled light through a tree canopy for most of the day.*Full shade is not just a result of trees but also buildings, fences and other structures that cast shadows or block the sun rays.
By knowing the absolute minimum annual temperature registered in your area within the last 3 years we can assign you the true and updated current hardiness zone you live in. *A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined to encompass a certain range of climatic conditions relevant to plant growth and survival.
Because some soils drain poorly and cause plant roots to sit too long in wet conditions and rot, picking the right kind of plant for your current conditions is paramount for plant survival. If you have heavy clay or compacted soil, you should either amend the soil to make it more porous or choose plants that can tolerate wet areas.
Well drained soil is that which allows water to percolate through it reasonably quickly and not pool.*Most trees grow best in a deep, moist, well-drained soil. Each species has a different level of tolerance to soils on either the wet or dry side of the ideal.
Puddling means wet soil that is temporarily water-logged due to rain, flood or irrigation. *Wet soils are a problem for plants as it deprives the roots from oxygen causing them to die.
