Find inspiration from Eureka Farms' guide to creating an inviting backyard retreat, including how to clean up and rethink your outdoor space to ensure it functions beautifully. Of course, no outdoor living space would be complete without blooms, so add the finishing touches with our guide to the ultimate outdoor flowers for every space. Planting and taking care of out-of-doors flowers does not have to be overwhelming but this guide shares it all to get you started on your journey with outdoor gardening.
Here is a step-by-step guide for outdoor flower care:
If you are a new outdoor gardener, get ready to discover all the possibilities plants bring to your door! You should start with annuals. They sprout in the spring and are easily available. Generally, they flower without stopping and complete their life cycle in just one growing season. Growing flowering annuals is rewarding because of their fast growth rate paired with the colorful flowers and foliage they show throughout the season.
While taking care of your flowering plants, it is good to have the right tools for planting, as a gardening trowel assists in that role and a soil scoop makes moving soil during potting easier. Also, put on gloves while handling dirt and possible scratches, and use a watering can or hose with a watering wand for your plants to get the right amount of water. You'll also want to use fertilizer to feed growth, and plant snips are ideal for trimming or removing old flowers. Finally, have a little extra potting mix set aside for whatever touch-up your plants may need mid-season. With these basics, you'll be ready to keep your plants thriving all season long.
When planting outdoor flowers in decorative planters or hanging pots, please see to it that the planter has a drainage hole, as this will allow excess water to escape and prevent root rot. Ensure it is also located where water can easily drain out of the pot, and do not place it on a saucer. If possible, use pot feet to elevate it for proper drainage. Potting plants are used instead of garden soil, as the former is lighter and drains faster. Water them daily for a few weeks to stay moist and prevent drying.
Make sure to contemplate the location of growing the flowers well in the garden. Different flowers have different needs; some need full sun, while others require shade. So, make sure you check the label of your flower or go and ask advice from your local nursery before planting to ensure that you choose the right spot. Of course, if you are unsure, then potting will let you move it about to find the best sunlight. You can plant flowering trees like Purple Jacaranda, Bougainvillea Flower Vining Tree, or Plumeria Frangipani Flowering Tree.
Feeding your flowers can be another key to healthy growth. Like all living things, flowers need proper nutrition, and spring is the time when they are beginning their highest growth period. Phosphorus-enriched fertilizers, for example, contribute to more blooms and vibrant flowers.
Some tall flowers, like foxglove and dahlias, might need additional support to keep them upright. Use wooden stakes, tomato cages, or even chicken wire to provide the necessary support. Prune your plants. Prune, prune, prune. Finally, don't be afraid to prune your plants.
Now licensed for a full-scale nursery with an extensive inventory of landscaping trees, fruit trees, palm trees, and the largest houseplant collection. If you want to enhance your curb appeal or turn your porch into a class act, Eureka Farms can guide you on how to do it all, from topiary trees and hedges to everything in between. You can rest assured that we will handle the shipment with the utmost care across the country so that when your plants reach you, they will be as fresh as new. These indoor plants require less upkeep, improve home air cleanliness, brighten moods, and provide essential touches of the natural world to the work-from-home office. Happy Planting!
