Even if you are a novice florist, do not be afraid to tackle the creation of a flower bed that will decorate the site all season. Just follow the advice and follow the instructions. Let's take a look at how to make such a fragrant flower garden in five steps.
Choosing a place for a flower bed
This is a very important point. It is necessary to find a place where the sun is at least 6 hours a day and the wind does not blow from all directions. Do not set up a flower bed where it is very baking or, conversely, there is too much shade. Of course, you can grow flowers in such flower beds, but you will be limited in the choice of species and varieties.
Site preparation
Don't make very large beds. It is enough to loosen an area of 2x3 m. Do not forget to remove all weeds. Cover the soil with compost.
Plant selection
When choosing plants, consider the height, color palette, flowering period. In order for the flowerbed to be in bloom all the time, you need to plant about 10 plants with different flowering periods. You can choose among perennials, annuals, decorative deciduous, cereals.
If you are a beginner, do not plant flowers that are difficult to care for, such as roses, prefer unpretentious ones: cosmea, pansies, marigolds, marigolds, phlox, delphiniums, irises, gladioli, lilies, asters, violets.
Planting
If your flower bed is located near the wall, then maiden grapes, common ivy, clematis can be planted in the background (just do not forget that it is better to cover it for the winter).
When the flowerbed is visible from all sides, tall plants are planted in the middle: delphiniums, rudbeckia, perovskia, gladioli, phlox, lupins, tall lilies and dahlias. Further lower: daffodils, tulips, marigolds, marigolds, chamomile, irises, zinnias.
Low or creeping along the edge: verbena, petunia, carnation herbaceous, sedum, nasturtium.
Do not forget to plant flowers at certain distances necessary for their growth and development.
Plant care
This step is very important. For a constantly blooming flower bed, even with unpretentious plants, care is needed.
To prolong flowering, it is necessary to constantly remove the already faded buds. For more abundant, it is good to regularly feed the flower garden.
Removing and loosening is also an important part of maintenance if you want your flower bed to look beautiful.
Read the article about 15 maintenance-free plants for your garden.
If a bare spot is formed, portable flower pots such as petunia or lobelia can be used. And also put beautiful boulders, stones or figures.
