Tips And Secrets

There is a wide variety of flower bulbs and seeds available for any garden and many of them are very easy to grow and look after.

Different varieties flower at different times of the year and you can plant several bulbs in one area so that you can have colourful displays of blooms all year round.

Bulbs can be planted directly into the soil outside but seeds sometimes need a little help to get going and may need to be started off indoors. Bulbs are the most undemanding plants, and can be very long-lived. The Majority of bulbs are tolerant of other plants too so you can be creative with your planting.

It is best to plan your planting for the year with both bulbs and seeds.

Bulbs especially need to be planted several months before you see the flowers and knowing when to plant is crucial.

Information on Bulbs and Seeds
including where to buy the best selections for your garden

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When flower gardening you will soon discover that summer plants need a bit of pampering to get the most from them. Regular watering is essential, especially in the early stages when the plants are establishing a root system. In the absence of rain, a thorough watering twice a week is generally sufficient for the plants in the ground, but those in containers may need a daily soaking if the weather is hot and dry. Early evening is the best time for this as less water will evaporate from the compost in the cooler night temperatures.

It is also vital to feed the growing plants regularly – this helps to produce healthier plants and lots more blooms, so it’s well worth the effort.

Dead heading is also vitally important. Most varieties of plants will do their best to produce seed, this diverts the plants energy from budding to seed production and it will, after a while, virtually stop budding. So as soon as you notice fading blooms pinch them off at the base of the stalk.

If you are thinking of planting your flowers in pots take a look at our pot plant section or have a look at these planters:

Hints and Tips for Flower Gardening

– how to successfully grow flowers in your garden

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