What is the best month to plant flowers?
The best time to plant trees, flowers, or any plant is during the dormant season. In North America, this is usually late fall through early spring. While it’s okay to plant during the rest of the year, it will require more maintenance from you in the form of watering, fertilizers, etc. The best time to water plants is in the morning or evening. Morning watering is actually preferable to evening watering as the plant has time to dry before the sun goes down. At night, water tends to rest in the soil, around the roots, and on the foliage, which encourages rot, fungal growth, and insects.
What is the best direction to plant flowers?
The west side of course! As the sun rises and moves across the sky, we know it rises from the east. So by having the tallest plants on the west side of the garden, everything planted to the east, gets to soak up all that sun before those late day rays have any chance of casting shade on them. For plants that thrive in full sun, positioning them on the south side of your home ensures they receive ample sunlight throughout the day. This area is perfect for most vegetables and sun-loving flowers, as they can benefit from the prolonged exposure.
When can I put flowers outside?
Most flowers should be planted after your region’s last frost date. While spring is the most popular season for planting, perennials can thrive when planted in early fall in the North and late fall in the South. Most flower gardens are tiered, with the tallest plants in the back and the shortest ones up front. Also, try this out: plant annuals in the front so they’re easier to remove and replace each new growing season. Variety is your friend! Mix annuals with perennials and greenery with color.Experienced flower garden designers always include a variety of plants with year-round interest and staggered bloom times. You don’t want to create a garden full of colorful blooms in summer but flowerless in autumn. Combining different types of plants makes it easier to cover all the seasons.
How long do flowers take to grow?
Because of this, most annual flowers are easy to grow from seed, taking about 6 to 8 weeks to grow to a transplantable size, though there are always exceptions to the rule. Some seeds may just take longer to germinate, and slower-growing annuals will need to be started earlier. Garden experts agree that calendula is the undisputed champion of fast-growing flowers. Germination occurs just five to 10 days after planting, and blooms appear within six to eight weeks. These flowers make excellent additions to vegetable gardens since they attract pollinators and beneficial insects.