Planting a Flower Garden: Beginner Tips

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Here are a Few Simple Tips to Get You Started!

Decide What Flowers to Plant

01 – Perennials- a plant that lives more than two years. – Annuals- a plant that lives for one season. Learn more

Pick Your Planting Area

02 Of course it's very important that you find a spot in your yard where you plan to start your flower garden. This will look different for everyone. Sun, no sun, shade? Learn more

Do the Research

03 What planting zone are you in? This helps you know what flowers grow in your area! Grab my free Zone & Safe to Plant Guide below! Learn More

Easy to Grow Flowers for Beginners

04 – Annuals: cosmos, geraniums, impatiens, marigolds, lobelia, sunflowers, and zinnias – Perennials: Black-eyed Susans, daylilies, hostas, phlox, seedum, purple coneflowers, and Russian sage, salvia

Make a Plan

05 search: flower garden plans or design. So many free ideas will pop up! Also lay out the flowers you have still in their containers. Learn more

Prepare Your Soil

06 Preparing your soil for the space you have picked out for your garden is a very important step! In order for your flowers to grow you have to have the absolute best soil for them. Learn more

Planting Flowers

07 Dig your holes according to the directions on your plant tag. Most flowers have similar requirements but some, like peonies, require a shallow hole when being planted. Learn more

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