Lets Plant a Summer Flower Garden
It’s time to spruce up your garden!
Now that spring is slowly ending, it’s time to look at your garden and see if some upkeeping Is in order. Before starting any new project, you want to ask yourself, how much work do you want to do and how much time you must spend caring for your new garden.
It is best to start small.
Maybe you want to add more food fertilizer to your soil? Also, you want to ask yourself, how much work do you want to do and how much time do you have to spend caring for your new garden? Or maybe you live in an apartment, and you don’t have anywhere to plant. Why not create a beautiful window box? You can always create magical things on your balcony, we will talk about many ways to plant even if you are in an apartment.
Planting flowers that thrive in the summer can bring vibrant colors and beauty to your garden or outdoor space. The health benefits of putting your hands in the dirt are phenomenal, plus the satisfaction of growing a beautiful and healthy garden to sit in is worth all your hard efforts.
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Here are some popular flower options that are well-suited for summer planting:
Sunflowers (Helianthus): Known for their large, sun-like blooms, sunflowers are iconic summer flowers. They come in various sizes and can add a cheerful and bright touch to your garden.
Marigolds (Tagetes): Marigolds are hardy and easy-to-grow flowers that bloom throughout the summer. They are available in shades of orange, yellow, and red, and their fragrance can help repel insects.
Zinnias (Zinnia elegans): Zinnias are versatile and come in a wide range of colors, including vibrant pinks, oranges, and yellows. They are heat-tolerant, low-maintenance, and attract butterflies, making them a popular choice for summer gardens.
Cosmos (Cosmos bipinnatus): With delicate, daisy-like flowers, cosmos bring a charming and whimsical feel to gardens. They come in various colors, including white, pink, and purple, and they bloom abundantly during the summer months.
Petunias (Petunia): Petunias are popular annual flowers that bloom all summer long. They are available in a wide array of colors and are known for their ability to cascade beautifully from hanging baskets or planters.
Geraniums (Pelargonium): Geraniums are versatile flowers that thrive in the summer heat. They come in a variety of colors and are ideal for adding pops of vibrant hues to gardens, containers, or window boxes.
Lantanas (Lantana): Lantanas are heat-loving flowers that bloom in clusters of vibrant colors, such as yellow, orange, pink, and purple. They are drought-tolerant and attract butterflies, making them a lovely addition to summer gardens.
Salvia (Salvia splendens): Salvia, also known as scarlet sage, produces vibrant red blooms and thrives in hot summer weather. They are great for attracting hummingbirds and adding vertical interest to flower beds.
Black-eyed Susans (Rudbeckia): Black-eyed Susans are sturdy and resilient summer flowers that feature bright yellow petals with dark centers. They add a cheerful touch to gardens and attract pollinators.
Passion Flowers: (Passiflora) are fascinating and unique flowering plants that belong to the Passifloraceae family. The flowers typically consist of five petals, five sepals, a prominent corona of filaments, and a central reproductive structure called the ovary. The filaments form a distinct crown-like structure above the petals, giving passion flowers their distinctive appearance.
When planting, don't forget to consider your specific climate, soil conditions, and sunlight availability when choosing flowers for your summer garden. Here’s a great website to help from Farmers Almanac.
Stay tuned as we will feature some summer flowers in our next blooming blogposts!!
Happy planting!