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Flower Gardening Basics For Those Whose Thumbs Are Turning Green

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The first thing that usually comes to mind about gardening is flower gardening. Flowers and gardens being naturally synonymous with each other. And being the dedicated gardener that you are, you�ll probably be tending your own flower gardening this coming season.

Flower gardening doesn't need to be relegated only to spring or summer. If you plan carefully and plant a little early, your garden can be filled with an amazing amount of flowers throughout the year.

If you start by seasons, then for spring flowers, the best thing you could do is to plant bulbs. Any flower shop will carry them, and if you�re more inclined towards the exotic, and rarer flowering bulbs, there�s a good chance you can have the nursery special order it.

Favorites amongst bulb lovers are early springtime Crocuses, and cheerful Snowdrops. Tulips though, are by and away the most popular of bulbs in demand by flower gardeners, and and come in a variety of hues, including a black-colored one, which is really more of a deep maroon and one of those rare plants I we discussed earlier.

Don't forget that all spring flowering bulbs should be planted in the middle of fall, as this is the best time for them. Come any closer to winter and you�re in danger of losing your bulbs altogether.

Moving through to summer, we find that perennials are a classic choice of gardeners as they yield blooms nearly constantly throughout the year. With a little luck and care, you�ll also find that most of your perennials will survive until next year, and the next, and, well you get the picture, right? You�ll additionally learn that as the years and the seasons wear on, your perennials will become fuller, and generally will become more abundant than they were when you first planted them.

As fall gently closes in most flower gardens are left bereft of anything but a few small hardy plants. If you're into more specific flower gardening however, that need not be your situation. Hardy, drought resistant species like Asters are among the many types of fall flowers available, and will look nice in late summer/early fall, Generally, autumn plants will grow to a good 3-4 feet in height, and have vibrant colors, as well as the more genteel pastel colors to choose from. Ornamental grasses are another favorite and will nicely complement your autumn flowers.

To finish up the year and your efforts at flower gardening, don't be concerned as there are many winter varieties you can get. Amaryllis, Hyacinth, and Narcissus are a few of the more common known flowers and are can be purchased in bulb form. If you desire something a little more out of the ordinary, you could always try Winter Jasmine, or Winter Honeysuckle.

So, be at ease, take plenty of notes, plan, and buy to your heart's content. When you are finished you truly will have a flower for every season, and your flower gardening efforts will be rewarded most spectacularly.

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Susan Green is an avid gardener that loves to share her flower gardening tips & tricks. For more information go to www.thegardenbook.com to sign up for her free newsletter.



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