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Planning Your Flower Garden |
The location of your garden will
determine what types of plants you will sow. Take note if
the area gets full or partial sun, or if it remains shady
throughout the day. Most nurseries will label plants with
full sun to full shade tags, which will enable you to select
the proper plant for your environment. Check to see which
planting zone you live in, as this is a huge factor in what
plants will grow in your area.
You should draw out a simple plan on paper, with colors and
plant sizes arranged in order for height, the tallest placed
in the rear of the garden.
Most gardens use repetition and symmetry to their advantage,
but you can also break up your plan or use a focal point to
highlight a certain area or plant.
Whether you garden is large or small, use a variety of
plants to mix the colors and sizes to add visual interest.
Even the smallest garden should have at least one larger
plant as a focal point.
Use color to your advantage. If you want a serene
environment, pastel colors mixed with blue are calming to
the eye. Conversely, bright colors such as reds, oranges,
and yellows add pizzazz to an otherwise boring spot.
Consider the lay of the land. Sloping areas can be terraced
and cascading plants can be used to soften the look. A flat
area can use different sized plants and bushes to make it
more interesting. Large rocks can be added as a focal point
with plants softening the harshness of the stone.
Start out simple and add to your garden as the years go by.
Keep in mind when planting the eventual size of the plant.
You may want to plant annual flowers to fill in empty spots
until the perennial plants grow to their full size, then add
lilies or other perennial flowers after the garden has
matured a bit. You will be surprised just how big hostas or
shrubs can get. |
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