How Do You Optimize Flower Colors When Making Selections From A Garden Seed Catalog?
Notice the colors of the flowerbeds whenever you visit a public garden such as those found at museum locations, botanical gardens, expositions and other types of public venues. The striking shades and hues of the blooms really didn’t happen by accident but are the results of some very careful planning. Someone used a great deal of thought in making specific choices that not only add eye appeal but allow one to get “more bang for the buck” in the overall plant selection. You too can bring more drama and pizzazz to your gardens by taking a few simple steps before beginning to work in the soil. Follow this guideline to learn how to optimize garden colors when making selections from a garden seed catalogue. Calculate the exposure. Determine if your garden faces North, South, East or West. Be sure your plants get an adequate amount of sun each day; jot down the projected amount of sunlight [or lack thereof] each planting bed received. Examine the soil. Different types of flowers and plants