If at the summer cottage to arrange a flower bed of your own accord, taking into account some rules, it will delight you with its unique beauty and brightness for a long time. In this case, you should adhere to some nuances.
Take into account the features of the soil on the site
Taking into account the environmental conditions of the soil is the key to success in planting planning. It is necessary to find out the type of soil, acidity. It is also worth considering which parts of the territory at what time are under the rays of the sun, and when in the shade. Plants planted without taking into account all these factors will grow poorly and develop, and eventually die.
For the first time in 1720, the naturalist Karl Linney used the ability of flowers to orient in time, creating a floral clock in Upsala, Sweden. The dial included flowers of a certain type, with the help of which it was possible to accurately determine the time. The downside was that they worked in clear weather, because on cloudy days some flowers do not open buds.
Decide on the style of the garden
There are many styles and directions in the design of the garden, on the basis of this, and you need to select an assortment of colors. From this important nuance depends on how harmoniously the plants in the garden will look. The most common options are: English, rural, Mediterranean, natural. Each style is characterized by different types of plants, as well as garden decorations.
Color selection
The flower garden palette depends on the chosen style and location in the garden. It can be either a monophonic composition, or consisting of several shades, or contrastly designed. There is such a condition that the brighter the flowers in the mixborder, the more there should be neutral, calm shades.
Focus on flowering
After the previous rules for the design of the flower garden are taken into account and plants are selected, it is necessary to compile a table of their flowering. It is advisable that this process lasts continuously from April to November. After compiling such a table, it will become clear whether the choice is made correctly or whether it is worthwhile to work further in this direction. Often the problem arises in the selection of April and November plants.
Thinking over
It is believed that all plants are divided according to such an indicator as plannedness. There are background, middle and foreground. This should be considered when thinking through the composition. There are also plants that spread along the ground, they are most often used when moving from a flower garden to other objects on the site. The highest flowers are planted in the background, gradually moving to medium, and then to low.
Creating the foundation for a flower garden
This rule is to choose plants for the base, the structure of the flower garden itself. Such a skeleton is perennial, strong specimens that can hold the load. Such flowers form a bush with a dense texture, and even after they have bloomed themselves, their appearance remains attractive. Due to their massiveness and strength, they support weaker and more elegant plants and are able to fill temporary voids in the composition.
Planting small ornamental trees and shrubs
For mixborders, small trees and ornamental shrubs are allowed. These plants are selected based on their external data: flowering, size and shape of foliage. And bushes can be made out in the form of small trees. Based on the chosen style of the garden, you need to decide whether to trim them or leave them in their natural form.
The oldest rose on earth is about 1000 years old, grows a bush in the Hildesheim Cathedral in Germany and reaches almost the level of the roof of the temple.
The choice of bulbous plants for composition
A great option for decorating the flower garden is the choice of bulbous flowers. They are advantageous in that they have different flowering periods and therefore will delight with bright colors from early spring to late autumn.
Annual planting
An excellent choice for a young garden with a large territory, unfilled with plants, will be the planting of annuals. They should be taken based on the style of the site. Such flowers will help create a sense of the integrity of the garden, will complement the existing perennial plants.
Continuous flower care
A prerequisite for a well-groomed, flowering, healthy garden is the timely and constant care of it. It is necessary to water the flowers, feed, prune, remove faded inflorescences, and prevent and treat pests and diseases.
Following these simple rules when planning, planting and caring for a flower garden, you will get an excellent result of your work. Plants will delight with lush, bright flowering, and the garden will be a favorite place for the rest of the family.
