Flower Gardening Basics For Those Whose Thumbs Are Turning Green

The first thing that usually comes to mind about gardening is flower gardening. Flowers and gardening being naturally synonymous with each other. And being the dedicated gardener that you are, you�ll probably be tending your own gardening this coming season.

Flower gardening need not be limited only to summertime. If you plan carefully and plant ahead of time, your garden can be filled with an abundance of flowers for most of the year.

If you start by seasons, then for spring flowers, the best thing you could do would be to plant bulbs. Any nursery should carry them, and if you�re more inclined towards the exotic, and rarer flowering bulbs, you can likely have the flower shop special order it.

Some of the most liked amongst bulb lovers are early springtime Crocuses, and cheerful Snowdrops. Tulips though, are by and away the most popular of bulbs coveted by flower gardeners, and and come in a variety of shades, including a black-colored one, which is really more of a dark maroon and one of those rare flowers I was talking about earlier.

Remember that all spring flowering bulbs should be planted in mid autumn, as this is the best time for them. Come any closer to winter and you�re in danger of losing them bulbs altogether.

Coming up to the summer, we discovered that perennials are a firm favorite for flower gardening as they yield blooms almost continuously throughout the growing season. With a little tender love and care, you�ll also find that most of your perennials will survive until next year, and the next, and, well you get the picture, right? You�ll also find that as the years and the seasons wear on, your perennials will become fuller, and generally will become more plentiful than the first year you planted them.

As fall gently closes in the majority of all flower gardens are left bereft of anything but a few small hardy species. If you're into more specific flower gardening however, that need not be your situation. Hardy, drought resistant species like Asters number among the many types of fall flowers available, and will look amazing in late summer/early fall, Generally, autumn plants will grow to a good 3-4 feet in height, and have vivid hues, as well as the more serene pastel colors to choose from. Ornamental grasses are another favorite and will nicely complement your fall flowers.

To round off the year and your efforts at flower gardening, don't despair as there are many winter varieties available. Amaryllis, Hyacinth, and Narcissus are a few of the more common known flowers and are available in bulb form. If you need something a little more unique, you could always try Winter Jasmine, or Winter Honeysuckle.

So, be at ease, take plenty of notes, plan, and buy to your heart's content. When you are finished you truly will have a flower for every season, and your flower gardening efforts will be rewarded most bountifully.

Susan Green is an avid gardener that enjoys sharing her flower gardening tips & tricks. Come on over to www.thegardenbook.com to sign up for her free newsletter.

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