Flower Gardening Guides
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Planting Flowers
Each geographic area has its own planting time.
Predicting when to plant your flowers is a tough task when weather is so
unpredictable. The wait can be rough, but here are some tips on how to
know when to plant, where to plant and how to take care of your flowers
once they are planted. The majority of annuals are not tolerant to frost and all transplants do better when the soil has had some time to get warm after a long, cold winter. Perennials are not so picky. Many Perennials can even be planted in the fall, especially if they are bulbs. Annuals and perennials are often shipped from areas that are warm or have been force into growing early inside a nursery or greenhouse. Frost must be totally gone for these plants or you will loose them. Well drained soil is a must for most plants. Raised or contained flower beds can be constructed so that there is adequate drainage by mixing the soil that is already there with compost and sand. This will help keep the soil loose and draining in such a manner that your plants will be ecstatic. Adding compost to the soil also provides the nutrients young plants need when first starting out. Continue
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