Tips for Planting Flowers

Nothing brightens a yard more then a colorful, fragrant flower garden. They come in all shapes and sizes and do not have to be located in one area. But there are so many choices when it comes down to what to plant and where. This is all a matter of personal taste and what you like.

I remember some of the flowers my mother planted in our garden, that I loved to look at. So I decided to start there. I knew I would not have a problem growing them in my climate. When starting a flower garden, I thought I would start with simple, hearty plants first.

Daises are a good starter flower. They are perennials, which means they will return every year and should be started indoors in early spring. Then transplanted after the last frost. Daises grow better in a cluster and are excellent companion plants. They have the white petals that would match any other flower you pick to surround them. Daises love direct sunlight and heat.

Snapdragons are interesting flowers. They have opening and closing petals and are small and grow in clusters on the vine. They come in many different colors and are cold weather friendly. They are annuals, which means they have to be replanted every year. You can plant seeds directly in soil after the last frost. Grouped together, snapdragons are good for lining along the house. But they also do fine in a bed surrounded by other flowers. Snapdragons do well in an area where there is no shade and full direct sunlight.

Roses are one of my favorite flowers. They have a distinctive fragrance and come in many colors. It is best to purchase the new rose plant at your local gardening shop. Wait until after the last frost and plant in a separate area away from other flowers. When roses grow, their vines spread out and grow upward. So the plant should have either a fence or trellis behind it. Roses are perennials and can be enjoyed year after year. They like at least six hours of sunlight preferably in the morning. But can also be in a bit of shade.

Baby's breath are tiny, white and pink flowers grown in a cluster on a stem. They are used as accent flowers. They are good companion flowers for any garden bed and are easy to grow. After the last frost they can be planted directly in the soil and continue to grow throughout the summer. Baby's breath is an annual and does best in a mix of sun and shade.

Flowers can be planted in circular or square gardens. They can be placed along the side of a house or around a tree. They add color and style to any yard and with minimal effort can be enjoyed for years to come.