Designing Your Masterpiece: Choosing the Right Plants

This is where your creativity takes center stage!

• Color Palette:
  Decide on a color scheme that complements your home’s exterior and personal preferences. Consider creating a monochromatic haven with varying shades of a single color, or go bold with a vibrant mix.
• Bloom Time:
  Stagger your plant choices to ensure continuous blooms throughout the season. Early bloomers like tulips and pansies can give way to summer favorites like zinnias and petunias, with late-blooming chrysanthemums providing a final flourish.
• Plant Height and Texture:
  Varying plant heights creates visual interest. Taller plants like hollyhocks can form a backdrop for mid-sized flowering shrubs and cascading vines. Include low-growing ground covers for added texture and to prevent weed growth.

Planting with Precision: Proper Techniques Ensure Success

• Read Plant Labels:
  Each plant has specific spacing requirements. Following the recommended spacing on the plant label ensures proper air circulation and prevents overcrowding.
• Digging the Right Hole:
  The hole you dig should be slightly larger than the root ball of your plant. Gently loosen the roots before placing the plant in the hole, ensuring the root crown sits level with the surrounding soil.
• Watering Wisely:
  Water your newly planted flowers thoroughly but avoid overwatering.  Newly planted flowers require consistent moisture, but established ones need watering only when the topsoil feels dry to the touch.