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