Spring Flowers!

What comes to mind when you think of spring? FLOWERS! Planting flowers are a great way to brighten up your yard after the darkening days of winter and are the surest sign that warmer weather is coming. Spring arrives at different times depending on your location but most flowers bloom in sequence. Follow these steps to ensure your garden of flowers flourish and blossom.

Step 1. Make a list of flowers you would like to grow in your garden. Visit your local gardening center to choose the flowers that would best work for your gardening routine. Some flowers need a little more attention and nurturing than others and depending on the size of your garden, some flowers can grow quite large over time. My best advice is if you plan on planting several different types of flowers, try choosing ones with similar watering requirements and sun/shade exposure so that they grow equally as well in the same location.

Step 2. Select your gardening area in retrospect of direct sunshine or shade. An area with too much or too less exposure can be difficult for some flowers to grow in. Depending on the specifics of a flower, find a happy medium location with sunshine and shade throughout the day.

Step 3. Acquire the best soil as flowers need good soil in order to preserve and flourish. The texture and the pH level of soil should be considered before planting. Avoid soil that is heavy with sand and clay and test the pH level so that is has a balanced pH near 7. You can add or rectify the soil by mixing sulfur or ground limestone to neutralize it. You can find pH tester strips and various minerals at any gardening center. Soil fertility and plant productivity result from organic matter content in the soil, thus increasing organic matter in soil improves soil structure and increases biological activity, resulting in better plant yields.

Step 4. After all steps have been reviewed and strategically thought out, planting the flowers at the right time is a critical step. There is an art to choosing the perfect time to plant your garden. Wait to plant flowers until at least two weeks after the most recent frost. Avoid planting until temperatures at night stay above freezing on a regular basis. To play it safe, plant a few weeks later rather than risk freezing your plants out. Use a farmer’s almanac to find the best time to plant flowers in your area.

Follow these steps for a successful garden full of beautiful bold rainbow colors. If you are an inexperienced gardener and have additional questions and concerns, speak with an expert gardener to fully undergo the involvement of planting one’s own garden. Good luck and remember to have fun and be creative!

Earth laughs in flowers. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Post by: Mai Y.