Flower Gardening Basics For Those Whose Thumbs Are Turning Green

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The first thing that usually pops in your 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 doing your own gardening this coming season.

Flower gardening doesn't need to be limited only to summertime. If you plan carefully and plant ahead of time, your garden can be filled with an amazing amount of flowers throughout the year.

If we start by seasons, then for spring flowers, the best thing you could do is to plant bulbs. Any gardening center should carry them, and if you�re more inclined towards the exotic, and rare flowering bulbs, you can likely have the nursery special order it.

Favorites amongst flower 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 tones, including a black-colored one, which is more like a deep maroon and one of those rare plants I was talking about earlier.

Don't forget that all spring flowering bulbs should be planted in the middle of fall, as this is the best time for them. Get any closer to winter and you will likely lose your bulbs altogether.

Coming up to the summer, we find that perennials are a firm favorite for flower gardening as they yield blooms nearly constantly throughout the season, and sometimes beyond. With a little tender love and care, you�ll also find that the majority of your perennials will last through to next year, and the next, and, well you know what I mean, right? You�ll additionally find that as the years and the seasons wear on, your perennials will become fuller, and generally will become more abundant than the first year you originally planted them.

As fall approaches most flower gardens are left bereft of anything but a few small hardy plants. If you're into more specialized flower gardening however, that need not be the case for you. Hardy, drought resistant plants like Asters are among the many types of fall flowers available, and will look beautiful in late summer/early fall, Generally, autumn plants will grow to a good 3-4 feet in height, and have vivid colors, as well as the more genteel pastel colors to choose from. Ornamental grasses are another favorite and will nicely complement your fall arrangement.

To finish up the year and your efforts at flower gardening, don't fret 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 require something a little more out of the ordinary, you could always try Winter Jasmine, or Winter Honeysuckle.

So, take heart, take plenty of notes, plan, and buy to your heart's content. By the time its all said and done you truly will have a flower for every season, and your flower gardening efforts will be rewarded most spectacularly.

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Susan Green is an avid gardener that enjoys sharing her flower gardening know how. Go to www.thegardenbook.com to sign up for her free newsletter.

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