Generally my choices have very little to do with it, it’s what gets in the OH’s way when shopping. She’s drawn to things but cares little about future size. If it’s the right colour and is near enough the right look for the hole it goes in the ground. I’m frequently having to move things that were wrong for habitat shade/light too big or getting swamped. I’m not overly bothered the floral beds are hers I’m the monkey. I sometimes sneak a herb or fruit in there without her noticing.
A pocket knife is not a weapon in the right hands it’s an essential garden tool.