You’ve see the beautiful blooms that seem to spring up on roadsides and in big patches of lawns. In many instances, these are natural plants that grow on their own. Luckily for you, you can also find them in packages so that you can create a natural looking landscape in the colors and blooms that you prefer.

To start, check to see which species of these blooms are most likely to grow well in your area. Not every one of them is adapted to hot climates any more than they are likely to grow in snow! Some are quite versatile but to guarantee getting the best results possible, start with those that are easiest to grow in your climate.

You will find these blooms in packets that contain one type of bloom or a mixture of many different ones so you can create the garden you want. Many people like the mixed varieties so that it looks like the plants came up on their own and that they are all natural.

Once you have made your choice, it is time to plant. Again, the region you are in will determine whether your best time to plant is in spring, summer, or fall. For areas that have mild winters, you can plant almost any time. The best time is just before your rainiest season. Many people take advantage of the warm climates and plant in the fall or winter to get blooms earlier in the spring.

For colder areas with killing frosts, spring and fall are good times for planting. Nature plants in the fall and it can be advantageous for you to do the same. Your plants will have all winter to prepare to bloom in the spring and you won’t have to plant them when you are busy planting everything else in the spring. You may lose your advantage to planting in the fall if you are planting on a slope where washouts can occur.

If you wait until spring to do your sowing, choose the time that is about one week prior to when you would plant tomatoes, or after the danger of frost. To prevent takeover from weeds, you will want to plant on the same day that you till your ground. If you wait to plant, the weeds will have a head start over your plants.

You can also plant in the summer in almost in area unless you are where temperatures are excessively high. Germination often doesn’t occur at high temperatures. If you have variable weather and cooler nights, then early summer should work fine. Just be certain to provide as much water as needed for the temperatures you are experiencing.

Of course, certain types of plants should be sown during specific seasons in order to encourage growth. Some perennials must go through a winter before they will bloom. Annuals will die with the first frost. You may want to choose hardy plants and a planting season that will accommodate the type of plant you are sowing.