How To Grow A Beautiful Flower Garden

The most important rule of thumb to be aware of when planting a flower garden is that sunlight is paramount.

19:26 14 April 2020

“You don't have to be an expert in the garden to grow a beautiful and vibrant perennial flower patch”, states Dennis Sons, owner of Tn Nursery. Once you learn the basics of what flowers and other garden plants need to survive and thrive, from there, you'll be able to navigate the task with ease.

Without the required amount of the sun, your flowers will not grow to their fullest and most colorful potential. So with this in mind, be sure to select a growing plot that has full sun exposure that lasts for a minimum of 6 to 8 hours, all day, every day.

Another essential aspect of flower planting to consider is ensuring that they have healthy and adequately balanced soil. Most garden plants tend to thrive in soil that is loose and not mainly sandy. You want enough organic material within the soil composition to allow adequate water draining. However, the organic matter mustn't be so dense that it makes the soil sticky. The flower roots need to be able to push through the soil quickly. Otherwise, the plant will not bloom properly, or may not even bloom at all. You will also need to be aware of the pH level of your soil before you start planting, as some adjustments in soil preparation may need to be completed before growing can begin.

When planting flowers, it's essential to know what the difference is between annuals and perennials, the two most basic types of plants. Annuals are plants that complete their entire life-cycle during a single growing season. They sprout, grow leaves and roots, blossom, disperses their seeds, and then die. Perennials, on the other hand, are plants that spend several years and many growing cycles to reach maturity. The root systems of perennials are usually quite large, penetrating deep into the soil. When winter comes, the roots stay alive underground, while the plant aboveground temporarily goes dormant.

Another essential consideration to make when planting flowers is are they being grown strictly for aesthetic value, or do they have a functional purpose such as acting as groundcovers. While many herbs are grown solely for decorative purposes, some of them can act as groundcovers in order to attract excess water from a lawn or soil plot where unpleasant mud and standing water may otherwise form. If you have a troubled spot in your garden of barren or overly moist ground, then consider using groundcovers to fix the issue.