sallyg said: My first reaction is go diverse- I just can't avoid trying to grow more different things. And with trees, I think one of each is acceptably mixed in terms of design.
With birds, remember that insects are very very important to their diet- at least per Doug Tallamy here. He promotes using local natives partly to support the insect population that birds need.
I like that you aren't hiding your brick behind big evergreen foundation crap.
NMoasis said: Totally agree with the preceding opinions.
Flora diversity encourages fauna diversity. What is to be gained by planting an arboreal monoculture? When you mention "design" I think you're confusing healthy home (vs commercial) landscaping with interior decorating. Y'know, like choosing matching lamps.
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