How to design a stunning spring garden
If you want to get the most out of your flower buds, you will have to take the proper steps to carefully design your spring garden.
If you haven’t started on your garden this season, it’s not too late. Garden Gate magazine says that depending on the temperatures and where you live that year, spring can begin anywhere from February to April.
To get started, consider the space you have. While it may be tempting to go the route of simple rows along the ground, you can expand your designs and take advantage of vertical space.
“That includes walls, transitions and what’s overhead. Going vertical adds a unique touch to gardens of any size,” designer Susan Morrison said in her book “Garden Up! Smart Vertical Gardening for Small and Large Spaces,” which was co-authored by Rebecca Sweet.
You also will want to take into consideration the kinds of flowers you will be planting.
If your garden isn’t quite as lush as you would prefer since last fall, The Spruce recommends pairing bulbs with hardy annuals. Suggested duos include tulips and primroses and daffodils and scented stock.
“The resulting look will resemble a gardening magazine spread or public garden display you have admired,” the website said.
It’s not always just about the flowers. For a garden that will have your neighbors thinking it was designed by a professional, High Country Gardens advises mixing in ornamental grasses and shrubs, which will add texture, structure and movement. It’s also beneficial for local wildlife, as it doesn’t disrupt their habitats.
The tallest flowers should be planted in the back while the shortest ones should be in the front for visibility. Each plant should always be planted in odd-numbered groups, too, beginning with three, five, seven and so on.
Similarly, Better Homes & Gardens suggests incorporating variety when designing gardens.
“Similar shapes and colors reinforce a theme,” the publication said. “But certain focal points, by virtue of their interesting character, deserve major attention. These focal points should stand out from the rest of the garden. Occasional accents, such