| Ahhh, it's spring time agian. The birds are singing, the | | | | arrangement will definately add some spice to your |
| beez arebuzzing the flowers are... | | | | garden. |
| Flowers? | | | | Wild flowers could be either annual or perennial. |
| Forget to plan ahead? Your flower garden might be | | | | Adding a variety ofeach type to your garden will |
| looking pretty bleakby now, hey? Time to get some | | | | enable it to bloom through all seasons.choosing a main |
| tips on sprucing up that garden! | | | | type of flower, (but different colors), is best foryour |
| Did you know that your garden will bloom for 3 | | | | theme. Put these same flowers in the center of your |
| seasons? Spring, summerand fall. Only 1/3 of your | | | | garden. Thesewill be your showcase section. Then |
| garden will bloom at any given time though,so its | | | | add the other types and colorsaround the center. |
| important that you plan your floral arrangement | | | | Mix plants and flowers in your garden also. This will |
| ahead of time. | | | | add a dash ofgreen to your ever growing carpet of |
| You really should plant all your flowers according to | | | | color. There are ferns and cactus'to consider. There |
| the threeblooming seasons, by putting them all | | | | are lots of beautiful species of both kinds and thiswill |
| through your garden. This way,when one group of | | | | really make your flower garden look like it was |
| flowers isn't blooming, the others will, giving | | | | professionalydone.when planning your flower garden, |
| yourflower garden a very full look. | | | | try to pick the flowers and plantsthat need the same |
| Creating a themed floral arrangement for your flower | | | | care during the same times. This will make it a |
| garden is best todo. This is more pleasing to the eye | | | | loteasier to keep up with your garden. |
| and shows people that you put alot of thought and | | | | If you are knew to the art of flower gardening or |
| time into the project. | | | | floral arrangement,here are a few tips for you to |
| There are hot and cool colors to choose from. When | | | | consider. |
| selecting theflowers for your garden, plan ahead. | | | | Start small. Dont jump right into trying to start a |
| What kind of a theme are you goingfor this year? | | | | huge project. Do alittle at a time. If things are going |
| Anything special? Are you going for an eye popping | | | | well, then you should increasethe load. |
| hotlook, or a nice cool, relaxing look? | | | | When buying bulbs, remember to keep to your |
| Orange, Yellow and Red colors are considered to be | | | | overall plan and theme. |
| hot colors. Thesecolors will make your garden POP. | | | | Always keep the bulbs in their packages and in a cool |
| You are sure to catch the eye of manypassers-by | | | | place until youare ready to plant them. If you take |
| with a garden full of orange, yellow or red flowers. | | | | them out of their packages you mayforget which |
| Blue, Green and purple are considered to be cool | | | | bulbs are which and plant them where you didnt |
| colors. When placingthese through your garden, this | | | | mean to. |
| will give you a relaxed and calmfeeling. | | | | Sometimes its hard to tell them apart. |
| Theres no reason why you cant mix the hot and | | | | As you plant the bulbs, you should dig a small hole, |
| cool colors though. In aperfect arrangement, the | | | | put the bulb inand slightly cover it with planting soil. |
| flowers could complement each other. | | | | Then you will need to digaround the bulb a little, just |
| Sprinkling your flower garden with white flowers will | | | | enough to hold some water. Pour waterinto the hole |
| let your gardenstand out when it becomes dusk | | | | around the bulb and let it soak in good. If it soaks |
| outside. This is a nice effect foreither a hot or cool | | | | allthe way, then you will need to pour more water in. |
| arrangement. Moonlight or streetlights willreflect off | | | | After this youshould take some more potting soil and |
| white flowers, giving your garden a sureal look and | | | | fill in the hole. Fill it inlightly, dont pack the dirt. |
| feel. | | | | Be careful to NOT plant near any kinds of trees. |
| Putting wild flowers in your garden are also nice to | | | | Trees love water andthey will become very |
| do. They come inlots of different colors, sizes and | | | | competitive when it comes to water-leaving |
| shapes. Adding these wildflowers toyour floral | | | | yourflowers and plants dry through the seasons. |