Southeast Entry Garden Design
Designed for sunny sites in the Southeast, this layout combines showy perennials, vines, and shrubs for year-round appeal.
This garden plan brings color, fragrance, and pollinators right to your front entry:
Star Jasmine Zones 810 Plant spring Train on fences/trellises
Smoke Tree Zones 58 Plant spring/fall Loves well-drained soil
Verbena Zones 711 Plant spring Deadhead for more blooms
Carolina Jasmine Zones 79 Plant spring Evergreen, sun-loving vine
Camellia Zones 79 Plant fall/spring Acidic soil, morning sun
Lady Banks Rose Zones 69 Plant spring Thornless, needs support
Vinca Zones 49 After frost Drought-tolerant groundcover
Goldsturm Coneflower Zones 39 Plant spring/fall Attracts pollinators
Trumpet Creeper Zones 49 Plant spring Prune to control spread
Plant spring or fall zones 79 for strong growth & summer blooms!
Hi there — I’m Ava, the creator behind Ava Garden Tips 🌿
I’ve always been passionate about plants, flowers, and the simple joy that comes from growing something beautiful. What started as a small balcony garden has turned into a love for helping others create their own green spaces — no matter how big or small.