Before planting it is important to choose species that adapt well to the climate, soil and space available to us.

Soil rich in clay tends to form puddles easily and most plants will not tolerate this. So you have to check if the soil drains properly. If the soil does not drain quickly, change the position of the plant or the species of plant itself because some plants do not put up with clay-rich earth.�

Another common error when it comes to soil is to plant plants that require acidic soil (hydrangeas, camellias and azaleas) in alkaline soil. To assure success with this kind of plant you have to correct the soil with heather or chestnut.

As for space, don't plant large plants in small spots or near species with roots that might compete for the same soil. Neither plant would develop properly. For this reason it is important to keep an adequate distance between plants and from other pieces of property.

At gardening shops you can request information on weather and the exposure that a plant needs. But regardless of this don't forget that you must never plant on a hot day, and even less at the sunniest time of day, or when the temperature is below freezing.

Frecuently�errors to avoid�when planting:
After this considerations, we�also�must bear in mind the following�points to avoid making�mistakes:
� - Dig the hole several days before planting so the soil can breathe. The size should be about twice that of the dirt ball. �
� - Don't throw away the soil from digging the hole. Mix with a substrate free of weeds and make sure it drains well. In the bottom of the hole add a layer of gravel to provide drainage, and add some of the soil mixed with the substrate.
� - When you remove a plant from its pot, be careful not to damage the roots, which are very sensitive. If they are twisted up, separate them and stretch them out so they can grow evenly in the hole.
� - Make sure you plant at the right depth. If the plant is too deep, the roots don't get enough air and can rot from too much water. Also, there are plants which don't tolerate having the stalk buried. And grafted species such as rose bushes or fruit trees must have the graft above ground level.
� - If the plant grows to take up a lot of space, before placing the soil in the hole insert a rod to keep the plant upright and prevent the wind from knocking it over. It is best to do this before adding the soil so you can see the roots and make sure you don't harm them.�
�- When you fill in the hole do it little by little, packing down the soil gently so as not to hurt the roots. This way you avoid forming air pockets and allowing the plant to be blown by the wind. If the land is inclined and water slides down it easily, make a hole at the foot of the plant to catch the water.
- Don't forget to water the plant no matter what the season, even if the dirt ball is moist or rain is expected.

Finally, remember that plants are living things that are subject to change, and the process of setting down roots is slower for some plants than for others. Proper care later on is essential for the plant's proper evolution.