One of the most popular questions asked by beginner gardeners is, “Can you grow a flower garden?”. When you ask this question, you are probably just getting started with gardening and have a basic idea of what it takes to make a flower garden. After reading through this article, you will learn some tips that will help you get started in flower gardening, as well as some useful information about the proper time of year to plant your flowers.
Before answering the question “can you grow a flower garden?”, you need to decide whether or not you want to grow exotic flowers, herbs, or perennials. Many people who are trying to decide which flowers to grow end up deciding that they want to grow a flower garden. They go out and begin to plant flowers that they feel will flower at that time, and sometimes this works, but other times it doesn’t.
The best way to plant any kind of flower garden, no matter how exotic or common, is to follow a plan. This is not to say that you should follow the design layout of a flower garden planner or nursery. What I am saying is that following a plan will give you a better understanding of how plants grow and when. If you are simply planting seeds and hoping for the best, you are likely to be frustrated, because your plants won’t come up at all. Following a plan will help you know what to expect from your gardening efforts.
Once you have decided on the plants you want to use, you need to determine what season to plant them in. For instance, if you choose to plant tulips in the late spring and early summer, you will probably want to plant them in pots before the tulips bloom. In the same vein, you might plant daisies or sunflowers in the late summer and early fall. Both of these flowering types will need a cold frame or cover in order to keep them protected from the harsh winter weather. Knowing the period of time you need to cover plants will help you avoid the problem of winter hardening.
When you are planting your flower garden, you need to consider how many flowers you want to plant. You can usually get by with only two or three kinds of flowers. If you plant too many varieties, they will all compete for the same space and will make it difficult for them to thrive. Planting too many flowers in the same space can also mean that your flower garden will be a greener (not to mention less beautiful) than it could be.
You need to plant your flower garden in the right place. If you have an incline or hilltop garden, you will need to plant taller plants above ground level, like clematis and creeping phlox. If your flower garden is on a slope, make sure to plant taller perennial flowers like crocus, daffodils, hydrangeas, lupine and violets on the lowest ground level possible. Also consider planting your flower garden near other flowers that you love, so you can enjoy the combination of heights. For instance, if you have a lot of daffodils and lilies, plant them close together to ensure that they are not separated.
Flower gardens are notoriously tricky to maintain. It is easy to get overwhelmed, so if you are planning on planting more than a few types, it might be a good idea to hire a professional to look after your flowers. This will take some of the stress off of you and will let them grow to their full potential. Some people prefer to take on the task themselves, but hiring someone who has a better understanding of what they can and cannot do can only benefit you in the long run.
Another question you may have is “What other plants can I grow?” A flower garden can only be truly successful if you are willing to take care of it. That means that you will need to spend time and energy tending to your flower garden. That includes fertilizers and watering, so you will need to know what type of fertilizer to purchase, and when to apply it. You will also need to spend time trying to kill off any unwanted pests, and making sure that your plants get adequate sunlight. You will find that it is up to you to provide the best conditions for your flower garden, so be prepared to do a bit of extra work.