Flowers are the main decoration of the garden, the appearance of the site will depend on what varieties are chosen, how the flowerbed is designed. From the gardener, planting flowers requires compliance with several important conditions, such as: soil composition, site landscape and climatic conditions.
Soil for growing flowers
When choosing plants for planting in the garden, amateur flower growers often rely on their own aesthetic preferences, but do not pay attention to the composition of the soil suitable for growing flowers. Soil condition can be improved. For example, if the earth is heavy, then coarse sand, fine gravel or expanded clay can be added to it, which will contribute to better access to the roots of water plants. If the planting of flowers will be carried out in sandy soil, then manure and compost are added to it, due to which it will become more dense. Before planting flowers, the soil must be well loosened and weed roots removed from it.
Planting plants
Planting flowers requires respect for weather conditions. It is impossible that during the landing there was sunny hot weather or a strong wind blew. When composing a flower bed, it is necessary to take into account their growth time so that they look harmonious.
For breeding annual plantsplanting flowers for seedlings can be planned for the spring months. Biennials, on the other hand, can be planted before frost in the fall. Before planting in the ground, it is necessary to water the seedlings well in pots.
Design flower beds
To design a flower bed, it is important to follow a few rules. Holes are made under the plants, they are watered. It is necessary to start planting flowers on a flower bed from the center, gradually moving to its edge. This is necessary in order not to damage already planted plants. When the planting of flowers is over, they must be watered again. Plants are mulched in spring to retain moisture in the soil and protect them from weeds. Sawdust, wet peat, manure, humus, crushed bark, biohumus are suitable as mulch. The mulch is placed in such a way that the organic material surrounds the plant, but does not touch its stems. Before the mulching procedure, the soil must be cleared of weeds and fallen leaves.
Garden flowers and their care
Your flower bed will be truly beautiful and original if you choose plants with taste, well thought out design and decoration of the garden. In order for planting flowers on the site to bring joy and pleasure, follow the rules for caring for plants, this will ensure their successful development and flowering. For example, hyacinths are recommended to be planted with bulbs, close to garden trees and shrubs, the flower does not like blown, windy areas. Phlox love moist, loose soil. Hydrangea is planted in fertilized soil. In addition, regular pruning of the plant is recommended to avoid thickening, which may reduce the number of flowers. Peonies prefer to bloom in sunny, calm areas. They require frequent watering and deep loosening of the soil.
Planting flowers in accordance with all the rules will create a unique atmosphere of comfort in your garden. As a result, your summer cottage will be decorated with flowering plants.
