It’s said that planting flowers is one of the true joys of gardening and that’s definitely true. Not only does planting flowers bring life and colour to your garden, but it’s also a task that is achievable by everyone from beginners to the pros. The great thing about planting flowers in the garden is that you can set yourself a small, simple task or you can go all out and create a whole new feature in your garden to really enhance your outdoor space.
Preparing the Beds
When planting flowers in a flower bed, you want to try and prepare the bed in advance so that the space is ready and waiting to go. If your bed has been in the garden for a while and this isn’t the first time using it, then you may have some weeds that need pulling or the soil may require a little TLC before you plant your seeds. Spend some time making sure your flower beds are fully prepared and in the best condition so that you can get straight to work when your lovely new flowers arrive. If you don’t currently have a flower bed in your garden but you’re keen to get one added in, you can find a wide range of stylish flower beds online. Take a look at these plant display options to see what kind of bed you could introduce to your garden, as there are lots of different styles, sizes and materials to suit gardens of all shapes and sizes.
Size Considerations
If you’re introducing a new flower bed to your garden, or perhaps your existing flower bed is close to other features in your outdoor space, then you need to think about the size of your flowers and what’s going to work best. Flowers range from small to very large, dependant on the type you are planting, so it’s important to take size into consideration before you go ahead and plant your flowers. The last thing you want is for your flowers to become so large they struggle in the space they have and similarly, you don’t want to have small flowers lost in a large space, so take note of what you have to work with and figure out exactly what you need to comfortably fill the space.
Time Frames
Your chosen flowers are all going to have a specific time frame in which they’ll grow and bloom, but you need to be clear on exactly how long each plant requires before you plant them in the garden. If you’re wanting to have your flowers looking their best for the summer, then plan ahead and work out when certain seeds need to be planted in order to achieve this. The timing is everything when it comes to planting flowers, as this also depends on how low you plant the seeds, how much time they need to flourish and so on. Every packet will give you a clear indication as to how long your flowers need, so be sure to do your research and take note before you plant your flowers in the ground.
Choose Carefully
If you’re looking around for some flowers to plant in the garden, that are already fully grown and ready to bring some life to the space, then you need to choose carefully. Garden centres are a great place to purchase beautiful flowers, but there’s always going to be a handful of dry, dull plants that are past their prime. If you notice a plant looks slightly wilted or the soil has dried out, then this isn’t something you want to put your money into. The likeliness of this flower coming back to a healthy, fresh state is very slim, so you want to go for the flowers that are full of life and colour. Make sure you really look around properly, give the soil a good poke and make sure you’re happy with the flowers before you take them home to add to your garden.
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