Garden path decorated with flower bed
In the spring, flower lovers make the same mistake: they try to fit as many plants as possible into a limited area. After all, the leaves have not yet blossomed and, when planning planting, we often do not take into account what they will be like in a month or two.
The best way to decorate your garden is with flowering plants.
- Therefore, rule one: keep your distance! This year we had to cut down an old, great-grandfather’s apple tree, the branches of which broke off under the weight of the fruit and fell onto the flower garden, causing a lot of damage. Without the apple tree, it seemed more spacious and brighter, but some that felt comfortable in partial shade (primroses, hostas, ferns, aquilegias) are now in the sun, and in the spring we will have to think about relocating them.
- And since there are not enough shady places for everyone, fast-growing tall plants, for example, castor beans, sunflowers, and evening primroses, can help. So, rule two: plants also need comfort.
- Come to the flower garden not only with a hoe and watering can, but also with a notepad and pen. Make a sketch of the planting plan, record the beginning and end of flowering. And this is the third rule.
Brighten up your area
Features that exist in the design of a flower bed
The best option for placing flowers in a flower bed is to place them according to a specific pattern specially developed by specialists. As a rule, summer residents do not use such a complex option, but plant flowers in certain groups, at their own discretion.
As practice shows, with such a placement of flowers there is no question of any adherence to the plan. Flowerbeds planted without a plan look quite bright, but not as impressive as when following a pre-developed strict plan.
Before planting flowers, you need to decide on their location and carefully take measurements, which will be reflected in the diagram.
Initially, you need to think through everything and draw it on paper, and then proceed directly to designing the flower bed.
The art of landscape design
Who among us, visiting flower growers and noticing some new plant, has not experienced a sinking heart: “I want it!” Want! Want!" And also trips to flower exhibitions, and just to the flower aisles at the market, interested in looking at various catalogs with interesting offers. They never noticed how they turned their flower garden into a collection area with a huge number of different ones. They don’t have enough space, they obscure each other, not allowing us to enjoy their beauty, but they add trouble to us.
Fountain as part of landscape design
Create the flowerbed you've always wanted:
- You have to imagine where to plant it so that it does not disturb anyone.
- Contemplating the work of landscape designers, you are convinced that plants look best when they grow in groups.
- Fifteen bulbs of, say, tulips of different varieties and colors, planted in a row, will not look as attractive as a group of the same variety of the same fifteen.
- But when creating such compositions, it is important to take into account the height, color and size of the leaves, the period and duration of flowering.
- Each gardener has his own little secrets of success and a list of annoying failures.
Advice Colored spots in a flower garden created by one variety always look more impressive than many different ones planted in one row.
Flowers along the path
PLANTING PLANTS
Flowers can be planted in two ways:
• seedlings;
• seeds.
It is better to buy seeds in a specialized store or order online. When choosing seeds, you need to focus on the variety indicated on the package. It is important to read:
• with the release date;
• expiration date;
• flower growth conditions;
• planting date;
• height of flowers.
If you decide to plant flowers with seeds, you need to take care of this in advance. Already in March, the prepared seeds need to be sown in peat tablets.
You should know that there are three types of plants:
• annuals – need to be sown every year; after flowering they die off;
• biennial - such plants bloom only in the second year, in the first year they are used as ornamental greenery;
• perennial - planted once, bloom annually, and every year more and more luxuriantly.
Annual plants can be sown annually in open ground in April - May, and in mid-summer they will already bloom.
It is better to buy biennials as seedlings, so they will bloom the same year you plant them. In general, planting flowers with seedlings is much more pleasant, because you immediately see the results of your work, and you don’t have to wait for some time for seedlings.
It is important to know! Flowers planted from seedlings will bloom earlier.
When sowing flowers with seeds, you need to leave space between groups of flowers, then the overgrown plants will not overlap each other.
If during germination it turns out that the plants have grown too thick, they need to be torn up or some part transplanted to another place.
Warning! Some plants do not tolerate transplantation well (eschscholzia, poppy, gypsophila and other perennial plants with a tap root system)
You can collect seeds from many plants yourself for sowing next year. Be sure to mark or sign the name of the plant from which the seeds were collected and indicate its color. This will be very helpful when planning a flower garden for the future. Already in the summer, start writing down plans for the next season, don’t rely too much on memory, but note which plants you liked best, how different flowers behave on the site.
Warning! There is no need to sow one plant over a large area. When it finishes flowering, this place will become bare and will have an unsightly appearance.
Flowerbeds need to be looked after constantly. From time to time you need to inspect and remove wilted flowers so that they do not spoil the appearance. This is also important so that the remaining flowers on the stem become more magnificent.
It is important to know! By removing faded inflorescences, you can encourage perennial plants to bloom again.
Types of flower beds
Nowadays, more and more often, personal plots and summer cottages are not used for obtaining a rich harvest of vegetables, not for planting potatoes or working in greenhouses. More and more often, our country life is not communication with a shovel, but communication with flowers.
Some summer residents refuse “slave” labor and work for their own pleasure. For them, a dacha is one big flower garden, in which they feel like in a fragrant paradise.
But arranging a beautiful flower garden is no less difficult than forming a bed. To do this, you need to have some idea of what kind of flower beds there are and what plants are planted in them.
Use different types
Even improvised means are used to decorate a flower garden. For example, an old sink. You will also need here:
- pieces of chain link;
- soil, crushed stone;
- pebbles;
- stones.
With the help of this equipment, the sink needs to be given a more aesthetic appearance. After this, they begin planting plants. Naturally, the design of a flower garden depends entirely on the wishes of the owner . This applies to cases of professional assistance.
First you need to create a small hill. After all, the structure should stand out from the rest of the landscape. In addition, it is necessary to give the hill the desired shape. Here you will need a cord, a ruler and other equipment. Additionally, it is worth creating a stone or plastic fence. What will prevent the flower bed from becoming overgrown with grass. After this, planting begins.
Option with tulips
Flowerbeds
The most common type of flower garden in the garden is, of course, a flower bed. But, despite the traditional nature, the variety of flower beds is sometimes amazing. Triangular, square, round, in two, three tiers, in floor flowerpots on long legs or simply standing on the ground. A huge number of varieties that are designed to decorate the place in which the flowerbed is installed. In general, all flower beds can be either geometric or free.
Their shape can be anything, and not just round or square. The main thing is to plant it correctly. The selection of varieties is carried out so that they all have different flowering periods.
On the site you can form a mixborder and a ridge. Moreover, it is possible to implement your plans without the help of a professional designer.
The most common type is, of course, a flower bed
First, you need to solve a number of issues, in particular, choose the optimal combination of shades on the site. You also need to choose flowers. Usually they combine three species in one flowerbed. It is better to choose the geometry of the site in advance and take into account the flowering period.
Types of flower beds
The carpet type is characterized by a rectangular or square configuration. Most often, low-growing colorful vegetation is placed here. Thanks to this, unusual designs and patterns are created. There are also regular and irregular varieties. In the first case, everyone blooms at the same time. In the second, the flowers replace each other.
The simplest representative is considered to be a perennial flower bed. One species is planted here. This option is easy to implement yourself.
Lighting adds romanticism to the area
Rose garden
Quite often, gardeners create a rose garden on their own plot. Here you will definitely need a well-lit place with an area of no more than twenty square meters. First you need to choose a place for the roses, then start preparing the soil and planting.
Advice It is important to know that the rosary is decorated in a special order.
That is, in the first line there are low-growing bushes, the height of which is no more than forty centimeters. Climbing roses that can reach several meters are planted in the last row. It is better to carry out the procedure at the beginning of summer.
Flowerbeds near a pond
Flowerbeds can be quite original. The presence of a reservoir makes it possible to create a floating structure. This will require light and non-sinking material. Polystyrene foam does this job well.
Plants located in such a flower bed must love moisture and water. Wooden structures can be placed on the site. It is better to make them hanging. Otherwise, the material will quickly deteriorate.
Rose garden
Discounts
In second place after flower beds are flower beds. These are long stretches of land that perfectly form paths and alleys in your garden. The width of the ridge cannot be more than three meters . It can be planted in several tiers, with the farthest row being high, and then in descending order. These flower beds can be placed in the garden along paths, or around free-standing trees. But the flower beds themselves also need decoration. Borders are usually used for this.
The border can have one or two tiers, the width is no more than half a meter. For borders, small, low plants are used so that you can see from the flowerbed. Borders go very well with flower beds and ridges.
Rabatki - decorate paths and alleys
Mixborders
There is such a type of flower beds as mixborders. This means that in such a flower garden there will be a variety of plants, not only in terms of flowering time, but also in growth.
But you can’t put plants in a mixborder that love different growing conditions: light and shade, that love water and don’t need it. The mixborder has one more purpose - the flowers of the mixborder can be cut and made into bouquets.
It must have an asymmetrical shape and branches of different lengths.
Mixborder - a flower garden with a variety of species
Flowerbed care
Every gardener, gardener, florist must take care to ensure the protection of his plot from pests and diseases. Doing the work manually is very labor-intensive; this is where all kinds of sprayers come to the aid of fellow summer residents.
This technique is designed to create excess pressure, due to which a fine dispersion of the sprayed mixture occurs. Fine particles of the sprayed liquid fall on the surface of the plants, penetrating into hard-to-reach areas .
In the state of tiny droplets, the solution is perfectly retained on the microvilli of stems and leaves. Even twenty years ago, the choice was limited to a couple of simple sprayers, but now there are a wide variety of models on the market. Competition spurs manufacturers to look for new solutions and create engineered structures.
The most convenient one is a garden hand sprayer .
Before you buy a garden sprayer, familiarize yourself with the main types. In addition to differences in the volume of loading tanks, there is a gradation of sprayers by design. There are pneumatic, piston, pump, lever, gas and battery sprinklers.
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Mixborder of perennial flowers
Gardening is an abstract art along with landscape design and architecture. It's about combining the right colors, tones, tints and textures into a stunning visual palette, and then fusing that floral palette into the surrounding space.
Gardening is an abstract art
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The best way to decorate your garden is with flowering vegetation . To make very beautiful designer flower beds with your own hands, you will have to spend an impressive amount of time and effort. But now, thanks to information from the Internet, you can implement really interesting decorating ideas from scrap materials. Gardening is an abstract art along with landscape design and architecture.
The best way to decorate your garden is with flowering plants.
Planning is the key to success
It seems like the easiest thing to do - buy your favorite flowers and plant them in the ground. And the more diverse the vegetation, the more beautiful the result. Alas, in this way you can only get a pile of different plants, which will create a rather untidy appearance overall. This will be especially visible where the vegetation does not match in height, shape and color. Also, different flowering times can cause problems. It's a shame to get such unflattering results after all the effort.
- Creating the right composition is a well-planned operation that requires a clear plan of action.
- Some still prefer to plant their own flower garden. It can be a fun time. It is advisable not to use a wide variety of types, especially if space is limited.
- To arrange a flowerbed, you will need to choose a height, a blooming calendar, and a color scheme. It is also important to respect the requirements for environmental conditions (light loving, preferred humidity, soil type and acidity, etc.).
Planning is the key to success
Due to the characteristics of the vegetation and the surrounding landscape, the decorated corner acquires its own personality and will be unique.
Advice Don't worry that if you use ready-made patterns, your flower bed in the garden will become typical and uninteresting. After all, it is very unlikely that anyone you know will use the same scheme. Don't be afraid to experiment. Often unique compositions obtained from those who, based on information on the Internet, came up with their own design. Creating your own flower gardens and flower beds can be a real source of pride.
When choosing, think carefully. For example, what size do you want for your flower bed, the size of its border, etc.
Create your own DIY garden
WE MAKE A FLOWER FLOWER WITH YOUR OWN HANDS
To create a standard flowerbed at the dacha with your own hands you need:
• Clear the area.
• Remove the top layer of soil.
• Compact the earth and make drainage from broken bricks or crushed stone
• Lay out the border.
• Backfill the soil.
• Let it sit for 10 – 15 days.
• Start planting flowers.
Creating a flower garden using decorative stones is a little different. For a rock garden, choose a well-lit area with natural drainage. First, larger stones are placed at the selected location, and small stones are placed between them. Then all voids are filled with soil. It is recommended to fill it well with water so that the soil becomes compacted and where necessary add more.
Stones can be placed near the pond or an artificial wall can be created.
Perennial plants in a flowerbed
Perennials are preferred for those who do not want to replant their flower beds every year.
Perennials have advantages:
- wide range of shapes;
- relative ease of care;
- undemandingness.
And the immediate destruction of a perennial flower bed or bulbs can be delayed for several years by cultivating and fertilizing the soil.
However, as a rule, the flowering period of these plants is only 3 weeks, which is not very long..
Pay special attention to long flowering species
- After flowering, a perennial flower bed does not look so bright, so it is recommended to dilute it with annual plants.
- Choose depending on the flowering season.
- Often, owners want their flower beds and courtyard gardens to be pleasing to the eye from the beginning of spring until the cold of winter. To do this, take into account the seasonality of the vegetation and flora used.
- Summer flower beds and garden arrangements can be formed from such a wide range that it is quite easy to get lost in the list. Experts advise paying special attention to long-blooming species or those that can bloom twice. Among the perennial longflowers there are some varieties of roses, geraniums, catnip, and chamomile.
Creative ideas for creating a flower garden
By placing a large pot with a soil mixture inside on its side, they create a flower stream by planting plants starting directly from the neck. A curved line looks especially impressive.
If there is a small pond on the site, fix miniature pots with flowering plants on foam plastic and lower them into the water. Such floating flower beds add a romantic touch to the surrounding atmosphere.
Floating flower bed
An original flower pole is created from a chain-link mesh rolled into a cylinder shape. They fasten it with wire, cover the internal space with agrofibre and fill it with soil. Ampelous varieties of flowers are planted in the cuts cut on the side walls.
A flowerbed made by yourself will become the pride and decoration of your site
The activity of creating flower beds yourself becomes exciting and fruitful if you approach it creatively and systematically. Introducing your own ideas into ready-made solutions makes any version of flower beds unique and original.
Author of the article: Lastovskaya Lyudmila Viktorovna
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Annuals
Summer is the flowering time for many annual species. You may be thinking about how to make the flower bed in your own garden more attractive looking. You can plant:
- beautiful asters;
- dahlias;
- coreopsis;
- various chrysanthemums;
- calendula.
Related ornamental plants will give a special charm to the selected floral ensemble.
Summer is the flowering time for many annual species.
A vertical flower bed will look great with hanging plants. They give volume and shine, and there are lovely petunias, lobelia and verbena that look great in a vertical bed.
Vertical flower beds
The base is a flowerpot holder. The bowls are placed at different levels. Low-growing plants are planted here.
You can use indoor options. Vertical flower beds are an excellent solution for limited space.
Bright ideas
Look for tin cans in your kitchen or just buy them from the market. After this, on a large wooden wall you should attach these cans - ideally 8 to 9 so that they are well dispersed. Add the vertical garden plants you want.
Tip Don't leave any remaining areas unattended - move large plants or pots around to find the best look.
Lavender. Simplicity and attractiveness in one photo
Pine trees trimmed in a triangular shape create visual interest. Annuals and perennials provide the garden with bright color and interesting shapes. Here the gladioli contrast neatly with the foliage and bloom around them. Large stripes of color will create a calming ambience for this garden.
Vertical garden system
Whether you want to spruce up a garden wall or just cover up any untidy side, here's a great idea. Take a thick fabric and hang it on the fence in the form of bags - it should be shaped like a kangaroo pouch. Add plants and get the beauty you've always wanted.
If you have trees in your garden, you can create a small arrangement around them. You can use any stones for it to create an environment for flowers. This way all attention will be focused on the plants.
Flowerbed on a wooden wall
Group planting
For this idea you should have a lot of different plants. You can install this design on a separate side of the garden and place a few chairs and a table to make the flowerbed look like the perfect ambience for privacy.
Plastic bottles as vertical garden containers:
There should be a lot of plastic bottles in your trash yard. This is the perfect time to use them all. Just tie them together with string so you can cover the wall area. Now, make a hole in the center so you can place the plants you want - a finished flower bed on the wall!
For this idea you should have many different types
Wall planner:
Planting containers are attached to the walls. You can plant any plants you want here. This idea can decorate your garden, home entrance or even your backyard. Place flowers in rows or in a checkerboard pattern, it’s all about your imagination!
Natural design
All available materials can become amazingly beautiful things. If an old tree fell next to your dacha, then this could be a great idea for creating a unique flower bed. You just need to cut out its core and install it in the center of the garden. After this, fill the soil and plant flowers.
Shoe rack as a flower bed. Creativity is key.
Tip You can use an old shoe rack and plant plants in it. Place it at the entrance to attract the attention of your guests.
Using an old bed
You can use an old wooden barrel as a display stand filled with beautiful plants and colorful flowers.
Wall decor
This flowerbed looks like a tree on the wall. Just a couple of pots arranged in a lovely manner to provide a lovely vertical garden.
Decoration in a barrel
With this design you can plant whatever you want. In particular, try adding colorful flowers with large leaves to give your flower bed a fantastic look. Combine old windows and make a lovely little decoration for your garden space.
You can decorate an entire wall by simply placing small garment bags filled with lovely flowers. This will surely hide the gray walls and enhance the beauty of your garden.
You can use an old bedside table
In conclusion, it is worth noting that decorating your garden is primarily a work of imagination. Therefore, you only need to imagine the general composition and consistently solve the problems of its implementation. It should be noted that it is especially important, despite the large amount of work, not to panic and gradually, step by step, turn your garden into the envy of all guests.
Perennials for flower beds
First, you must determine the amount of time you can devote to flower beds. If you are engaged in a flower garden and nothing more, this is one thing, but if in addition to this you are also engaged in growing various vegetable crops, then this is completely different. Experience shows that with the second option there is not enough time left for growing and caring for the flower garden.
The flowerbed should be located near the recreation area. It should be visible from a country house or gazebo. Show your imagination when creating a composition.
Most likely, your flower garden will contain perennial flowers. Now let's talk about them.
The flowerbed should be located near the recreation area
You must allocate a place for the future flower bed at the time of planning. Keep in mind that the flower garden should be located close to the recreation area. So that it can be seen from the house or gazebo. When shaping the flowerbed, you can show all your imagination. Since the shape of the flower garden depends entirely on your desire.
Perennials are perfect for prefabricated flower beds, the so-called mixborders. As a rule, such flower beds are created around garden paths. Also, mixborders are often arranged around fruit trees and shrubs.
In the center of the flowerbed you can place an artificial pond, decorated with natural stones and coastal vegetation.
When creating this flowerbed, keep in mind that the width of the flowerbed should not exceed two meters, since if this rule is not followed, the flowerbed will lose its aesthetic appearance.
Pallet
If you decide to use perennial flowers, you should know that they need a lot of sunlight. They should never be placed in the shade.
Let's talk about proper soil preparation, as this is one of the most important points when planting a flower bed.
- First. Provide good drainage. Standing water has a detrimental effect on flower development. With high humidity, perennials may go dormant.
- Second. Under no circumstances should the soil be dense. There must be air in it. Also, the soil should be quite moisture-absorbing.
You must allocate a place for the future flower bed at the time of planning. Keep in mind that the flower garden should be located close to the recreation area.
CHOOSE A DESIGN
A flower garden and a flower bed are very similar concepts. The flowerbed is called a “cultivated flower garden” because it has a regular geometric shape and is fenced with a border.
The flower garden is called a “spontaneous flowerbed” because its design does not obey any rules, but provides every opportunity for the manifestation of imagination.
