Considering blooming time of the plants in different spots of the garden is very important — remember "keep it simple". This does not necessarily mean restricting the number of different plants in a garden, but it does mean limiting the range of color, shapes and texture among the plants so that repetition arises. Repetition sets rhythm, making the garden a delight to the eye and satisfaction to the soul.

Repetition does not need to be boring. You can repeat either color, shape or texture combining different groups of plants, not necessarily the same exact plants located in other spots of your garden.

If you want to create a garden that delights the eye and satisfies the soul, you need to plan ahead, keeping in mind harmony of interesting combinations of color, shape, and texture.

When buying new plants, always consider what type of plants you already have in your garden and how the new plants will be integrated to the whole composition, not just to a spot in your garden.