This is some of the information you need to know about the climate in your landscape:

• What is the hardiness zone of your location?
• What is the average annual precipitation and how is it normally distributed throughout the year?
• Where are the sheltered locations on your property that receive reduced amounts of precipitation?
• What are the sun/shade patterns and prevailing wind direction in both summer and winter?

Add this information to your site inventory list and to your site map.

1. Site is located in a fairly new residential neighborhood.
2. Soil is clay loam with a slightly acid pH of 6.0.
3. Hardiness zone is 5a.
4. Average annual precipitation is 34 inches. July, August and September are the driest months.

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