Summer flowers are a delight of the season. When planted in late spring, mother nature provides ground warm enough for germination and spring rain helps the new plants become established. Charming bachelor buttons, petunias, alyssum, marigolds, and zinnias are some common favorites for summer flowers. These plants need at least 6 hours of sun for maximum blooms. When temperatures and humidity run high, afternoon shade is a plus for these plants.
Planting summer flowers is a simple process. Children can help mix the soil and dig the hole for the seeds. Depth needed for planting is around 6 inches. Add compost, manure, and fertilizer. Mix the concoction well so all materials are combined evenly. When planting summer flowers, take a little planning time. Larger flowers should be planted at the back, especially if near a fence or barrier. The larger flowers won't hide the sun from the smaller ones planted in front. The larger flowers can use the fence as a support.
If planting summer flowers in the middle of the yard, place the large plants in the middle surrounded by the smaller plants. This guarantees all the beauty of each plant will be seen. Do not be afraid to mix in color. Use plants of different color, add an accent flower color here or there. All the colors of the rainbow are possible in summer flowers. Use whatever colors enhance your yard or appeal to you. The possibilities are endless.
When planting seeds for summer flowers, realize birds and bugs are going to dine on some of the seeds. Plant them a little more crowded than the packaging suggests. Cover the seeds and add a layer of mulch. Water the area thoroughly. Only water when the soil on top looks dry. Seedlings can be over-watered. When the seedlings have at least 4 leaves, they can be spaced out properly and thinned. Shorter summer flowers need around 6 inches, while larger flowers may need 18 inches of room to grow.
Summer flowers love to seed. Once the plants have started blooming, pick some for arrangements, decorations, or for a splash of color in any room. The more these flowers are picked, the more the plant will bloom. Removing the flowers prevents the plant from seeding, and thus forces the plant to produce more blooms.
Planting summer flowers is an easy way to have your yard beautiful all through the season. Easy care, limitless color selection, and simple beauty of summer flowers all contribute to making your garden sensational.
Summary:
Planting summer flowers is a chore I really enjoy. Let the kids join in, and you can have a yard full of great color quicker than you think. Mix colors and types, plan your arrangement based on plant size, or just throw everything in together and see what grows. Bugs and birds are going to dine on some seeds, so always too in a little bit more. After your flowers are growing, pick a variety for a great centerpiece.
