Flowers - the main decoration of the garden, the appearance of the plot will depend on which varieties are selected, how the flowerbed is framed . From a gardener, planting flowers requires compliance with several important conditions, such as: soil composition, landscape, and climatic conditions.
Soil for growing flowers
Choosing plants for planting in the garden, amateur gardeners often rely on their own aesthetic preferences, but do not pay attention to the composition of the soil suitable for breeding 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, thanks 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 weather conditions. It is impossible that during the landing there was a sunny hot weather or a strong wind blowing. When composing a flower bed of flowers, it is necessary to take into account their growth time so that they look harmonious.
For the cultivation of annual plants, planting flowers for seedlings can be planned for the spring months. In contrast, biennial plants can be planted before frost in the fall. Before planting in the soil, seedlings must be well watered in pots.
Flowerbed decoration
To design a flower bed, it is important to follow a few rules. Wells 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 so as not to damage already planted plants. When the planting of flowers is over, they must again be watered. In the spring, plants are mulched to preserve moisture in the soil and protect them from weeds. As mulch, sawdust, wet peat, manure, humus, crushed bark, vermicompost are suitable. Mulch is poured so that organic material surrounds the plant, but does not touch its stems. Before the mulching procedure, the soil must be cleaned of weeds and fallen leaves.
Garden flowers and care
Your flowerbed will be truly beautiful and original if you pick up plants with taste, having well thought out the design and decoration of the garden. To plant flowers on the site brought 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 loves moist, loose soil. Hydrangea is planted in fertilized soil. In addition, they recommend regular pruning of the plant 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.
The planting of flowers made 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.