Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "The earth smiles at the flowers." You can create joy and cheer in your home by planting flowers--nature's way of showing happiness. Follow these steps to create a favorite location decorated with flowers.
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Part 1 of 3: Planning a Flower Garden
Step 1. Take the best soil
Just like plants, flowers need good soil to grow strong and healthy. Regardless of whether you are growing your flowers in a pot or a garden, good soil is a must. Find out the best growing medium for your flower of choice and try to find a suitable location or mix of media.
Step 2. Choose a location
Flowers are usually easy to grow, but they can't grow anywhere. Areas with too much direct sunlight or too much shade are not suitable for some flowers. Look for a location that has both sun and shade.
- If you want to grow a particular plant, find out the appropriate light for that plant and choose an appropriate plan. You may choose a location with more or less sun than you should.
- To plant several types of flowers, choose flowers with uniform light/shade requirements, so they can grow in balance in the same location.
Step 3. Decide which flowers to plant
Visit a local gardening center to select the most suitable flowers for your garden. Planting seeds, small plants, sprouts, or cuttings is much the same process, so focus on flowers that you like and that will enhance the look of your yard. Look at the markings attached to the flower or seed package to make sure it's the right flower.
- Find the maximum flower growth size. Will it get really big and bushy, or stay relatively small? Will it grow up and be tall or will it spread like a vine?
- Ask about real flowers before looking at all the varieties available. Real flowers have been known to thrive in the soil, temperature, and humidity zones of your location.
- Check if the flowers grow are perennial or annual. Flowers that only bloom once a year should be replanted every year, but have bright colors and beautiful blooms. The evergreen flower grows every year without needing to be replanted and will continue to grow larger over time.
- Read the signs for watering requirements. Some flowers often need water, while others rarely. If you want to grow several types of flowers, choose one that has the same water requirements.
Step 4. Plant at the right time
Even with perfect soil, an ideal location, and healthy flowers, your garden will not be beautiful if you don't plant it at the right time. Flowers don't grow in too cold or too hot weather, so plant them in between those periods: spring. While planting in the spring may seem easy, you have to choose the right time. Plant flowers until at least two weeks after the last frost, and avoid planting until nighttime temperatures regularly stay above freezing.
- Use the farmer's calendar to find the best time to plant flowers. Due to the difference in weather in different locations, flowers can be planted from February to July.
- Better to be careful than sorry. Instead of having your plants frozen, plant them a few weeks later (not before). The bloom period may be shorter, but the flowers are more difficult to die.
Part 2 of 3: Planting Flowers
Step 1. Dig a hole
If you are planting seeds, you will need to dig a hole 5-7.5 cm deep or wide. Transplanted/potted flowers need a hole as deep as the root ball. Flowers do not need to be planted with soil, so there is no need to plant as deep as possible.
Step 2. Remove the flowers
Especially for transplanting potted flowers. While the flower is still in the plastic pot, water plenty of water to moisten the soil. Then pull the flower out of the pot and gently crack the root ball with your fingers. This will help the flower roots to grow into the soil, rather than growing into lumps.
Step 3. Nourish the flowers
Put slow-release food on the flowers (similar to fertilizer) to help new plants grow quickly. Add a few tablespoons to the bottom of the hole, and gently insert it into the soil with your fingers.
Step 4. Plant flowers
Place each plant into each of the prepared holes. Use your hands to fill in the empty space around each flower and cover the top of the root ball. Avoid adding a lot of soil to the top of the flower; flower stems should not be covered.
Part 3 of 3: Keeping Flowers
Step 1. Water the flowers regularly
If it doesn't rain every day, water the flowers. Using a sprinkler, sprinkle a few tablespoons of water over each plant from a few centimeters above the flower to avoid damaging the petals or leaves. You can also use an automatic sprinkler to water the flowers.
Step 2. Remove weeds
Your flowers should be the focus in a small garden, so don't let the weeds get to you! If weeds are visible, remove them from the soil around the flowers. Not only do weeds look unattractive, they will also take the nutrients from the soil and soil space that flowers need to grow healthily.
Step 3. Cut the flowers
Whenever a blooming flower dies or gets old and wilted, cut it off. Cutting off dead flowers and leaves will stimulate new growth and make your flowers look prettier than they were before.
Step 4. Provide support
If the flower grows tall, one day the flower will be too heavy to stand on its own. Add bamboo poles or branches that branch upright on the ground for the plant to lean on or creep up on. This will be very helpful and needed by the vines of vines.
Step 5. Think about relocating
If it continues to grow, one day the flowers will become too broad in the planting location. You can move it to a larger location and plant new flowers in the old location. This will keep the garden vibrant, healthy and beautiful!
Tips
- When buying plants, take a sheet of white paper and place it under the leaves. Gently shake the plant. If pests or rotting leaves fall, do not buy the plant as it will infect other plants in the garden.
- If you have pets, provide a barrier in the planting area to prevent animals from trampling on the newly planted flowers.
Warning
- Some flowers are toxic to humans and pets. If you are unsure, keep the flower away from children and pets.
- Follow the instructions on the small plastic marker. Make sure the flowers are planted in sun or shade, depending on what the flower requires.
