4 Tips to planting seasonal flowers

Outdoor Plants

Flowers are great additions for your outdoor decorations. Flowers come in different categories with some being seasonal that only bloom at certain months of the year. You can grow flowers in your garden in outdoor plant beds or in pots depending on your preference. But, just like any other plants, you have to give them the care and maintenance that they need to ensure that they are healthy.

To do this you need to know how professionals grow and take care of seasonal flowers from a young plant to a mature flowering plant. The right planting technique will enable your plant to stay healthy and strong from the time they are transplanted. Start with a small bed before expanding to a larger area. Here are four tips that professional use that will help you get started.

Plant the right flower in the right season

Every seasonal flower has its own characteristics and growth requirements. Spring normally affect gardeners more severely compared to other seasons of the year. Some seasonal flowers require direct sunlight to grow while others need to be planted in a shade. Determine whether you want to plant the flower in the sun, shade or both.

If this is the case, choose a seasonal flower that thrives in most of the season without requiring you to uproot it once the season comes to an end. A seasonal flower that can survive partially in the sun and partially in a shade is a great choice, although most flowering plants need the sun to flower.

Choose a location you can easily access

Remember that every seasonal flower requires water every once in a while. When choosing where to plant your flower, choose a location that you can water easily. If you are planting the flower directly on the ground, clear the planting bed, removing any grass or weeds and mix up the soil.

Water them frequently

If the flower requires a lot of water, water the bed or pot regularly to ensure that the flower does not dry. Potted seasonal flowers need a lot of water and you will have to water them more often since they have less soil around them that retains moisture. Watering can be done using a hosepipe or watering can. But, ensure that the soil is moist and not waterlogged to prevent the roots from rotting.

Choose seasonal flowers that bloom early

Seasonal flowers that bloom fast are great for gardening. The essence of planting flowers is to have a garden that is lively and well decorated. During colder seasons, most seasonal flowers have a hard time blooming and even if they do, the flowers are normally lost in the snowy garden.

The best seasonal flower varieties should be the ones that bloom during spring or summer giving your garden a fresh appealing look. Get more information about the best flowers on the Garden-R website and accentuate the look of your garden.

With a well kept garden, full of bright flowers, your garden will not only look beautiful but a great place to spend family moments such as family evenings. You can even host a party or rent it out for an event and earn some money.

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