| If you're not a particularly skilled gardener and are | | | | full potential. |
| considering a flower garden design, then you're going | | | | Even though I've advised you to mix everything |
| to need some tips. So here is some quick-fire advice | | | | together, don't just plant one flower next to a |
| to help you get the ball rolling. | | | | different one and then a different one next to that. |
| Your starting point needs to be in determining the | | | | This will only create a clumsy and awkward looking |
| shape of your flower garden. For beginners, straight | | | | design. Group your flowers in odd numbers of five or |
| lines are far easier to work with so you might | | | | more. So in one bed you might have many different |
| consider digging square beds to plant your flowers. If | | | | kinds of flowers but at least 5 of each group to |
| you prefer a more curved design then make sure | | | | create bold and striking colours with a neat flow. |
| you dig bold, sweeping lines that don't wave out of | | | | Different gardeners do different things, but a general |
| shape as this makes for a very confused looking | | | | rule for a flower garden layout is to plant the taller |
| garden. | | | | flowers at the back and the smaller flowers at the |
| In the past, gardeners have separated all of their | | | | front. This method ensures you can see all of the |
| flowers and plants into different beds to create very | | | | different flowers and enjoy all of the work you've |
| distinct groups. However, the more modern approach | | | | put in. |
| is to plant flowers, plants and other shrubs together | | | | These are just a few flower garden design tips and |
| to create a more natural design. Make sure you dig | | | | there is much more to learn. Above everything |
| wide enough beds to accommodate all of the things | | | | though, to be successful with a flower garden you |
| you want to plant and leave enough room between | | | | need patience as good results aren't always instant. |
| everything for them to properly grow and reach their | | | | |