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How to Start a Flower Garden
Flowers fill the garden should be fun, so start slowly, you will not be overwhelmed with the progress of the season.
Start by choosing a place that has good drainage and receive direct sun for at least five hours a day.
If you’ve tried your soil may fertilize based on their results
Most flower gardens combine annual and perennial flowers.
If you plan to grow perennials, check with your local cooperative extension service, or a respected garden center to learn as much of your USDA hardiness zone and are more reliable perennial in your area.
Friends and neighbors who for years have flower gardens are another good source of local information.
And do not forget the websites of the nearby schools and extension services.
Unless you want a “garden court” specifically designed to provide cut flowers, avoid the lines or straight lines associated with orchards. You will probably need to rely more heavily on the early annuals until the perennials mature.
To reduce maintenance summer mulch to help soil retain moisture and reduce weeds. Water regularly, preferably at the base of your plants instead of on top.