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.
