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Every resident can enjoy the rewards of a garden without constant maintenance. If you plan ahead and choose the correct flowers, your garden will continue to grow. Follow these simple steps to ensure your garden will flourish.

Plant In The Right Space

Start out with a small garden, and then graduate to a larger area. Divide your plants into rows that are easy to maintain. Choose an area that faces the sun, but also allows shade. Be sure to choose nutrient-rich soil that allows good drainage. Keep the watering hose near your garden, but don’t overwater the area. Before you plant too many flowers, see how your garden looks from inside and outside of your home.

Choose The Right Combination

Your flower garden should include a combination of perennials and annuals, divided into roles. Perennials are plants that live for more than two years and can survive harsh conditions, although they bloom over the spring and summer. These plants will add dimension and height to your garden because perennials usually grow taller than annuals. Perennials include ferns and flowering plants like orchids.

Annuals live for one year and mature in the spring. They add more color, foliage, and variety to your flowerbed. These are good to plant as colorful borders outside the bed or along a driveway. Colorful annuals include bush morning glories and California poppies. Several food plants, such as tomatoes and sweet potatoes, are considered annuals because they last for one year.

Pick Some Herbs

Don’t be intimidated by the idea of growing herbs. Fresh herbs add dimension to your garden and enhance your recipes. Homegrown herbs will also save you money at the grocery store. You can grow herbs in your garden or inside your house. Choose any of the following herbs:

  • Basil – This must-have herb will grow anywhere in your garden and makes perfect pesto.

  • Rosemary – This herb can grow inside or outside and is a wonderful addition to Italian meals.

  • Thyme – This low-growing herb is ideal for edging plant beds and is good for seasoning meat.

  • Sage – This herb will grow anywhere expansively and pairs well with other seasonings.

  • Oregano – This herb doesn’t grow too aggressively and pairs well with tomatoes.

  • Mint – This herb will grow inside or outside and is delicious in drinks. Allow mint plenty of space to grow.

  • Parsley – This herb will continue to grow for years and will add nutrients and vitamins to your recipes.

Be sure to allow enough space for your herbs, as these plants are aggressive growers.

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