The flower beds in the courtyard of the house or in the summer cottage create a feeling of comfort and delight not only with its various colors, but also with aromas. When you look at them, the mood rises, and even if for a moment all the problems are forgotten. In order to organize such a flower garden, it is not necessary to call a landscape designer. By connecting a little imagination and zeal, everyone can create original flower beds in the yard with their own hands.
Flower bed or flower bed?
It should be noted right away that many people mean the same thing with these two names - a land plot planted with ornamental plants. But in reality there is a difference, although the essence remains the same. If we talk about flower beds, they always have the correct geometric shape, for example, round, square, triangular, etc. But the flower garden is not subject to these rules. It can have all kinds of bizarre forms. In this case, a flight of fantasy is important.
Rabatka
Before deciding which flowers to acquire and in what style to plant these plants, it is advisable to think about which flower beds in the yard you would like to see. Designers have created many varieties of flower beds, and each of them attracts with its beauty. So, rabatki are very common now. These are flowers planted in a rectangle. They can be the same in height or have several tiers. The discount can be made unusual if you organize a small pond inside it. This idea is great for spacious places.
Border
Also today, some make flower borders. For this, plants are planted in a narrow row, which stretches along the path. To do this, it is better to select low flowers that will create neat bright bushes.
Mixborder
Many people like to do mixborders in front of the house. In this case, the
shape of the flower beds can be very diverse, it is rather a flower garden that does not have specific geometric shapes. Here you can combine different types of plants. Typically, these flowerbeds are decorated plots of country houses. But it is worth considering that a mixborder is not just randomly planted plants. To create it, it is important to consider certain requirements. Firstly, it is a flower bed that blooms all summer, and it should not be empty. You need to plant it with plants that will bloom in turn. Ideally, it should be composed of twenty species of flowers that differ in size, height, time and flowering time.
Mono-flower
If you are just starting to master this type of floriculture, it is better to try "mono-flower garden", that is, only one type of flower will grow in your front garden. This type of flower bed captivates with its simplicity, and at the same time attracts with its originality. And if the selected plant smells nice, in its "choir" it will exude a rich aroma. You can pick up both undersized flowers for a flower bed (petunia, purslane), and a little higher. If desired, you can plant perennials that grow bushes and do not reach large sizes. It is also worth considering that for the "monoclomb" those plants that differ in the duration of flowering are selected. These may include marigolds, begonias, or petunias.
Mini rose garden
Another option is to make your own small rose garden. But on such flower beds it is advisable to plant only one or two types of roses. Do not forget that these plants need pruning.
Vertical flower beds
Another option is to arrange a vertical flowerbed. Flower pots of various diameters can come in handy here. From them you can build a stable pyramid. Different flowers are planted in each pot. But keep this in mind so that they look alike. For example, you can choose begonia and petunia. Also pick a color to match each other. Another option is to sew fabric bags into which the earth is rammed. Plants are planted here, and such "pots" are hung on the wall.
Slide
Some people like alpine slides. Today, this type of flowerbed has become multifaceted and very diverse. For slides, you can use decorative stones of various sizes and shades. Also, the shapes of flower beds made of stones themselves are different. It can be just a mound on a mound from the ground, or it can be a whole structure in which a chain-link is used as a basis. Flowers for such compositions are selected low (viola, primrose, forget-me-not), and at the top you can pick up something spreading and squat.
Classic flowerbed
An ordinary round flowerbed looks very attractive, which can be designed in different ways. To limit it, it is good to use a decorative border (fence) or edging with low flowers of the same color. A groove dug along the border of the flower bed is also a great option. It should be covered with sand, broken brick, gravel or other available materials. In the beginning, near the fence, low flowers should grow. The next circle is planted from medium-sized plants. In the center should be the tallest flowers. In this case, the classic round flowerbed will look like the original cone.
Carpet bed
This option also looks interesting. For this, plants are planted with a continuous carpet, that is, close to each other. Flowers of one or two types usually take part in the composition. But their colors can be different. It is very beautiful when a pattern or inscription is created using shades. It is also important to plant only stunted flowers. For the flowerbed, you can choose a slightly inclined surface so that the flower garden is clearly visible. In order for the idea to look chic, it is important for her not to spare space. It can be a square flower bed five meters each side or rectangular.
Other ideas
Now many gardeners use all kinds of improvised materials to create and decorate their flower garden. To do this, they use:
- hemp and tree cuts;
- bricks and stones;
- used car tires;
- broken furniture;
- all kinds of spoiled household items.
Today in many yards you can see how flowers are planted in painted tires. But for this idea to be truly original, it’s worthwhile to show imagination. For example, you can cut from this material something like a water lily or a large flower pot in which lush ampelous plants are planted. Such a small round flowerbed will look neat and will become relevant especially in those places where there is not enough land for ordinary flower beds.
Also, the beds laid out of simple brick will look cultural and beautiful. Inside, you can plant low flowers and overlay them with a triple of decorative stones. And if you have old clay pots, several pieces can be buried to the middle and plants can also be planted in them.
Classic planting option
Having decided on what forms of flower beds you like best, you can start choosing plants. Most often, gardeners choose biennials and annuals. The main part of the flowerbed is planted with a background plant. As a rule, these are unpretentious flowers, such as zinnia, petunia, begonia, sage, dahlia, snapdragons or others. The requirement for background plants is a height of 20 to 60 cm. They usually fill the space inside the flower garden. Next, flowers are planted around the base, which will add zest to this front garden. They should be low. These are marigolds, lobelia, verbena, violets, dwarf phloxes or other flowers for flower beds, blooming most of the summer.
The second classic version
In many parks you can see how simple flowerbeds are decorated with catchy plants that differ from background flowers in height, color or size of leaves. Thanks to such accents, any forms of flower beds will look even more original. As such plants, you can choose something exotic or perennial, for example, hosta or yucca. You can also try planting a canna, fuchsia or a sunflower.
Tips for planning flower beds
Having decided to make their flower bed for the first time in their life, some tend to plant plants as close to each other as possible. But experienced flower growers are advised to leave a sufficient distance from one group of flowers to another. Of course, at first it may seem that the plants are too far apart, but when they grow and bloom they will look harmonious. Conversely, plants placed too close will interfere with each other, and stronger ones will drown out the weak ones. In addition, in order for the flower garden to be lush and blooming all summer, it is necessary to remove those inflorescences that have already faded. Also thanks to this, some species will be able to release the buds again and blossom again.