Introduction
Every year, I look forward to planning my garden full of flowers. The variety is endless and it’s fun to find new ones that will work well with the existing plants in your yard. The great thing about flowers is that they come in so many different shapes, sizes and colors – there’s always something new to try! But how do you choose which flower would be best for your garden? Here are some tips:
Think about your growing space.
When choosing flowers, you’ll need to think about a few things. First and foremost, how much space do you have? Is it a small patio or porch? A large garden area? What kind of sun exposure do you get in the parts of your yard where you want to plant flowers? And what kind of care are you willing to put into them?
If you don’t want to spend hours tending your flower beds every week, then maybe forget about roses and go for something that needs less water like pansies or snapdragons. If your soil is hard as concrete in some places but soft as butter in others, then grow plants that can tolerate both conditions – like succulents. If it rains six times per day all summer long… well then just go crazy! The more variety there is among your blooms the better chance they have at surviving whatever nature throws at them (within reason).
Consider height and sun exposure.
When you’re choosing flowers for your garden, it’s important to take into account how much space they’ll need and where they should be planted. Taller flowers require more space than shorter ones, which means that you may need to sacrifice some other plants or move them closer together to make room for taller ones.
Flower types also have different sun exposure needs: some require full sun (plenty of sunlight), while others prefer partial shade or even full shade. Your ideal location will depend on the type of flower seeds you get and whether those flowers are going to be planted in full sun or partial shade.
Match the flower with the season.
- With spring bulbs, the trick is timing. If you plant them too early and they emerge in the cold weather, they can die. On the other hand, if you plant them too late and the weather warms up before they’ve had time to grow roots deep into the soil, then these lovely flowers will also wither away.
- Perennials are an easy choice: these plants have a long-lasting life cycle that makes them great for gardeners who don’t want—or have time—to plant annuals every year or two.
- Some annuals only bloom during certain seasons; others bloom all year long (and some even bloom all year round).
Make sure they’re good to eat.
You should also make sure they’re good to eat. Some flowers are poisonous, but some are edible. Either way, it’s best not to eat them unless you know exactly what you’re dealing with!
Some plants that have edible flowers include:
- Carnation (Dianthus)
- Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum)
- Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
- Heather (Calluna vulgaris)
Ask the experts.
You can ask a nursery or garden center for advice on what type of flower to plant. They are usually very knowledgeable and will be able to give you plenty of information about the flowers that would succeed best in your area.
If you don’t have access to one of these experts, ask a friend or family member who has planted flowers before. They might be able to help guide you towards some great options that will look good in your garden!
You can also try asking an expert on social media such as Instagram, Facebook or Twitter. There are lots of people out there who love gardening and spend a lot of time researching different types of plants they can grow in their own gardens–these types of experts will definitely know what works best where they live so don’t hesitate too much when it comes time for choosing which blooms make sense for where we’re located right now (and perhaps even more importantly: how much sunlight each kind needs).
There’s so much variety in flowers that there are always choices that will work perfectly for you and your garden.
There’s so much variety in flowers that there are always choices that will work perfectly for you and your garden.
If you’re looking for a flower that’s good at attracting butterflies, try some butterfly bushes or bee balm (which is both edible and great for pollinators).
If you’d rather have something that can be harvested as food after harvest time, consider growing mint or basil.
If it’s summertime and the heat is turning your garden into a dry desert, consider growing agave plants; they thrive in hot climates!
Conclusion
Flower seeds are an easy way to add some color and beauty to your garden. But if you don’t know what kind of flowers might work best for your space, it can be hard to get started on your flower seed shopping. That’s why we hope this blog post helps guide your decision-making process as you select which flowers will make the perfect addition to any garden or yard!