Spring has almost sprung and it’s time to start thinking about planning for your flower beds. There are so many factors to consider and often even the most experienced gardeners sweat this process. If you simply don’t want to deal with the hassle, let Aeroscape provide flower bed design service for your home or business.
But for you do-it-yourselfers out there, our two-part series offers some tips from Aeroscape’s landscape design experts to help you simply the planning process.
1. Level of Maintenance
Level of maintenance is possibly the most vital aspect to consider when planning your flower beds. Not all flowers are made equal in terms of time and effort involved in the care process. Some plants need less maintenance to thrive, while others are more demanding. If you don’t plan to put a lot of time into caring for your flowers or you are an inexperienced gardener, it might make sense to opt for plants that need less attention. The last thing you want is for your flowers to die because you simply don’t have the time or know-how to care for them.
2. Location
Location is another important factor to examine when planning your garden. Location takes several important questions into consideration: Where does the garden belong in your yard/landscape? Where is a garden most useful and bring the most enjoyment to you? Where is the nearest spigot or water source? How much space is available for your flower beds? Do your plants need full sun, partial sun, or shade? Each of these questions will help you determine the most suitable location to place your flower beds.
3. Types of Plants
One of the most exciting and daunting parts of planning your flower beds is choosing the plants. There are so many different elements to take into consideration: color, size, and type of plant, among many other things. An easy way to start is by choosing a color palette you like for your flower beds. You can go with a variety of colors or go for a more specific color palette. From there, you can begin selecting specific types of plants. The type of plant considers if you want annuals or perennials. Annuals require yearly planting whereas perennials bloom for many growing seasons. If you don’t mind the work of planting flowers each year or don’t want to commit to a specific flower for years to come, annuals might be your best bet. If you don’t want to plan a garden or plant flowers each year, perennials are a great option. After deciding on that, you can narrow down plants based on size and scent if either of those factors matter to your plan.
4. Different Seasons
When selecting flowers for your garden, it is important to think about the different growing seasons. There are several routes you can take when choosing flowers. You can opt to have all flowers that bloom simultaneously, or go with different flowers that bloom throughout the seasons. If you are away for part of the year on vacation, it might make sense to choose plants that only bloom for part of the year. However, if you are around all year and have garden in a highly visible area, you may want to choose flowers that bloom throughout the seasons.
Overall, it is important to remember that there are many great design options for your garden. Each design will bring different interests, challenges, and decisions. Ultimately, your garden is your personal work of art. In the end, the most important thing is that you love your garden.
Looking for Help with Your Flower Beds in the Salt Lake City Area?
At Aeroscape, we have experienced landscape design experts ready to assist you with any of your landscaping needs – including flower bed design. Call us at (801) 567-2383 or click on our Contact an Expert green arrow on any page of our website to get in touch with us today.
