I absolutely love spending time in my outdoor space, especially when the weather is nice.
One of my favorite ways to add some color and life to my yard is by creating flower beds.
Not only do they look beautiful, but they also attract pollinators and provide a natural habitat for beneficial insects.
Flowering Walkway
Flowering walkways offer an enchanting and visually pleasing path through your garden.
They allow you to enjoy the diverse colors, textures, and fragrances of various flower species up close.
With proper planning and execution, you can design a floral route that blooms seasonally, providing year-round beauty and charm.
Depending on your preferences, your flowering walkway can range from a simple, delicate path lined with daisies, to a grand, majestic avenue arching with roses.
Background and Foreground
Understanding the concepts of background and foreground is essential when planning your flower bed.
The foreground, typically located at the front and considered the ‘face’ of your flower bed, should feature lower-growing or compact plants and flowers.
Bright, vibrant, and highly detailed flowers often make excellent choices for the foreground as they catch the eye and set the tone for the entire bed.
The background, conversely, should consist of taller plants and flowers that build an impression of depth and richness.
It’s akin to a backdrop on a theatre stage where other lush, taller plants and unique pieces of garden art can shine.
Color All Day Long
One of the biggest challenges in maintaining a flower bed is ensuring a consistent display of color throughout the day.
However, with some careful planning and smart plant selection, you can achieve a vibrant and colorful garden right from dawn till dusk.
Start off the day with morning bloomers. These flowers – such as morning glories and poppies – unfurl their petals with the first rays of the sunrise, introducing a splash of color to your garden.
During the midday heat, robust, sun-loving plants like marigolds and zinnias take the center stage.
Containers Flower Ideas
Cottage Style
Desert Fragrance
Dusk and Moonlight
Gentle Late Spring Colors
Hosta Beds
Its Easy Being Green
It Starts with Daffodils
Jewel Tones
Lead the Eye
Near and Far
On Wednesdays We Wear Pink
Opposing Colors Pop
Painterly Palette
Pastels Lighten Up Shade Beds
Plant Those Mums
Powerhouse Pollinators
Respect the Unexpected
Romantic Getaway Garden
Silvery Accents
