Gardens are great options to decorate our yard and to give fragrance to our houses. However, creating a garden always demands planning and design. If you are about to create your garden, there are some elements that you need to consider, especially if you are new in this matter.
Firstly, it is important to look at the different areas in your yard. Consider some aspects such as the sunlight and wind. Generally, flowers need 6 to 8 hours of sunlight every day. However, some species require shade and humidity.
Soil is essential for any plant. Check the soil in your yard. Not all the species could work with the type of soil you have. You will probably need some fertilizers and plant food to nourish the soil properly.
On the other hand, if you don't have automatic sprinklers to water your garden, make sure that you have an easy access to the water supply to do it by hand. Remember, plants have to be watered daily.
It is time to select the flowers and plants that you want in your garden. You can search on the Internet and consult some catalogues with information and pictures of the different species. To choose the best and most proper flowers for your garden you will have to consider the following factors: required conditions to a proper growth, such as sunlight, soil, humidity etc; size, special cares, blooming season and, of course, costs.
Think about how many plants you like, their colors and combinations. Take a look to some garden pictures that will help you to get ideas about what you want to do, considering your yard space. Maybe you can choose some flowering trees and shrubs. If you plant them in certain areas, they can add a very interesting touch to your yard. Besides, they can provide shade to some flowers that need it.
Make a drawing to design your garden and to determine where you want to plant each species. Consider the time of flowering of each of them and alternate them. This way, you will always have your garden full of flowers. Choose the best place for each plant considering the conditions they need to a healthy grow up.
Finally, don't be impatient. Nature always takes its time before showing us its wonderful miracles. Take care of your garden with love and dedication and you will get surprised with the beautiful results.
Firstly, it is important to look at the different areas in your yard. Consider some aspects such as the sunlight and wind. Generally, flowers need 6 to 8 hours of sunlight every day. However, some species require shade and humidity.
Soil is essential for any plant. Check the soil in your yard. Not all the species could work with the type of soil you have. You will probably need some fertilizers and plant food to nourish the soil properly.
On the other hand, if you don't have automatic sprinklers to water your garden, make sure that you have an easy access to the water supply to do it by hand. Remember, plants have to be watered daily.
It is time to select the flowers and plants that you want in your garden. You can search on the Internet and consult some catalogues with information and pictures of the different species. To choose the best and most proper flowers for your garden you will have to consider the following factors: required conditions to a proper growth, such as sunlight, soil, humidity etc; size, special cares, blooming season and, of course, costs.
Think about how many plants you like, their colors and combinations. Take a look to some garden pictures that will help you to get ideas about what you want to do, considering your yard space. Maybe you can choose some flowering trees and shrubs. If you plant them in certain areas, they can add a very interesting touch to your yard. Besides, they can provide shade to some flowers that need it.
Make a drawing to design your garden and to determine where you want to plant each species. Consider the time of flowering of each of them and alternate them. This way, you will always have your garden full of flowers. Choose the best place for each plant considering the conditions they need to a healthy grow up.
Finally, don't be impatient. Nature always takes its time before showing us its wonderful miracles. Take care of your garden with love and dedication and you will get surprised with the beautiful results.
About the Author:
The author is a civil engineer with a lot of experience behind him. He has worked with different building companies specialized in real estate investing upgrades for existing buildings. He is very interested in botany and gardening, and he likes sharing his expertise on his site - http://www.yahad38.co.il.