How to Create a Garden with Color All Year Round
Introduction
Do you dream of a garden that’s bursting with color all year long? It’s possible with a little planning and effort! Here’s how to create a garden that’s always in bloom:
Seasonal Interest
The key to a colorful garden is to have a variety of plants that bloom in different seasons. Here are some tips for each season:
Winter: Plant winter-flowering plants like cyclamen, snowdrops, and crocuses. You can also sow seeds for plants that will bloom in spring.
Spring: Plant perennials that respond well to deadheading, like knautia, cosmos, and dahlias. Sow seeds for annuals that will provide beautiful flowers later in the year.
Summer: Keep your plants well-fed and watered to keep them blooming. Deadhead plants that will repeat-flower, but not plants like astilbes and peonies. Continue sowing seeds for new plants.
Autumn: Many plants start blooming towards the end of summer and continue through autumn. Keep up with deadheading to prolong their bloom time. Sow seeds for hardy annuals that will flower next year. Plant potted perennials, shrubs, and trees.
Planning and Maintenance
- Plan ahead: Make a list of plants that bloom in each month to ensure you have color throughout the year.
- Deadhead regularly: This encourages plants to produce more flowers.
- Sow seeds: Sow seeds throughout the year to have a continuous supply of new plants.
- Propagate: Take cuttings or divide perennials to create new plants.
Keep a Record
Keep track of what’s looking good in your garden throughout the year. This will help you identify which months need more color and which plants are the best performers.
With a little planning and effort, you can create a garden that’s always in bloom!
