What to Do With Your Bedding Plants

What to Do With Your Bedding Plants

If you want your garden to look as appealing as possible, you'll need to put some bedding plants in it. For those who don't know what this means, a bedding plant is simply a type of plant that is placed in the garden in aesthetically pleasing formations with other plants. Most plants used for this purpose are annuals. Before you get started, you should know a few basics about which plants to use and how to find them. This will help you create a more pleasant looking result.

Spring and Summer Plants

In order to make your great designs last as long as they can, from spring through fall, you'll need to use different varieties and change them out at least once. One way to do this is simply to make one change a year. So from March through May, you'll use one set of plants (these are your spring bedding plants) and then change them out for another set (the summer bedding plants) near the end of May or the beginning of June.

Purposeful, Not Random

The whole idea of using bedding plants is to create a colorful, eye pleasing design. To do this, you should plan out beforehand what you want to do so that it looks purposeful rather than random. One approach you could take is to make a path that goes through the yard, arranging your plants on either side of it. You can also arrange the plants in complimentary color groups, as well as into geometric figures.

Where to Find Them

So now you must be thinking "this is all great, but how do I actually get a hold of some bedding plants?" The answer is simple. One choice you have is to look for a local greenhouse. They are bound to have what you're looking for. When you look there though, make sure to take a look at the plants first. Check out the leaves (both the tops and bottoms) and look for any signs of insects or fungus. Avoid any plants that have these signs (such as mottled leaves). Another way to go is to shop for bedding plants online. You can find just about anything online these days. Buying plants online is great because often times, it comes directly from the grower. The good thing is that you don't have to go anywhere to order. The downside is that you don't get to see the plants until you receive them, so you should check out customer reviews first and make sure the website has a good reputation for quality.

Setting up a beautiful garden display is easy and simple. There are so many different ways you could do it, you can certainly create a unique design. Just make sure you design with purpose and plan first, and you'll have a great garden. For more information about landscaping and gardening, go to The Nature Walk [http://thenaturewalk.com].

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