Planning Your Flower Gardening Activities

So you’re now ready to face  the final chapter of your flower gardening venture, that is the day-to-day operations involve in the field.

If you’ve been equipped with the necessary skills, all requirements have been prepared and readied, you’ve nothing to worry about because you can perform the activities efficiently without fear of failure.

Everything will be accomplished with ease since you’ve the wisdom to execute the work  in an efficient manner.

Choosing Flower Plants To Grow

Every gardeners varies in their choice of flowers to grow. Others are very particular about their choice of plants and select only certain species and colors.

Depending on your choice, you should decide as to the viability of  the venture and centered on the investment you put into your business. Your goal is to earn money right?

Therefore, you have to think of a better return on investment (ROI) in your business. You may decide to plant bulbs, herbaceous, or annuals flowers.

But the bottom line is…

… your attention must focus in the level of your priority.

7 guidelines to help you provide your level of decision

1. Height.

You should know the plant height at adult stage so that taller species are planted in the background and shorter plants in front.

This way, all plants can be seen very clearly in the display. If the contrast is too great, one species may overwhelm the others.

2.  Habit or Form.

Some species stands erect, and others are procumbent (spreading). Many hanging basket species produce long vines that hang down from the container.

3.  Color.

Flowers come in a large variety and intensity of colors. A successful flower garden displays species whose colors blend well.

A good display of colors does not necessarily mean contrasting colors. Some stunning and effective display involve shades of one or a few colors.

4.  Sunlight required.

When plants are located close to the house or trees, partial light becomes an important consideration. Less amount of sunlight reduces flowering capacity.

5.  Blooming.

Species bloom at different times and for different periods. If you desire continuous blooming in the garden, you should select plant that blooms in succession throughout the season.

6.  Water requirements.

Different flower varies in their water needs. To maximize water utilization, you should apply the growing mixtures techniques. In this technique, water can be utilized efficiently.

7. Maintenance requirements.

Some flowers requires constant vigilance for best results, while others need minimal attention. You should choose the plants that are congenial  to you where you can give your utmost attention.

There, you’ve to consider these decisions prior to your flower gardening venture in order not to fail.

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Cris Ramasasa, Freelance writer, writes about home gardening and Internet marketing tips. You can get a copy of his latest ebook “How to get started in Flower Gardening”and  “Vegetable Gardening made Easy” and lots of tips, Free articles, and bonuses at: www.crisramasasa.com