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Starting a Church Flower Bed: Need Zone and Sun Info

To give specific plant recommendations for a 2–3 ft x 4–5 ft bed, I need:

Your USDA zone (or city/state).
Sun exposure: full sun, part shade, or shade? Hours of summer sun?

Once provided, I’ll suggest a low-maintenance perennial/annual mix for season-long color, plus soil prep steps (remove grass, amend soil, mulch, soaker hose).

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