Because plants are sensitive you need to have knowledge about them to make your garden successful. To have a garden that is enjoyed by everyone you need to know how to care for your garden when you are planning it out.
The basic necessity of air for plants is often forgotten when looking at what plants need. There's lots of air in the atmosphere anyway so we don't need to bang on about this, right? Wrong. Plants need to breathe through their roots as much as their foliage, which means that soil shouldn't be waterlogged since it will mean that the roots can't extract the underground oxygen and will end up rotting. To avoid this situation, make sure that soil doesn't become compacted. In other words, you should avoid walking or digging it when it's wet. Looser soil will contain more oxygen. Maintaining a good level of underground oxygen can be achieved by simply adding some organic matter, such as dense clay soil, to the soil. Also, make sure your garden has adequate drainage and never crowd your plants too close together, especially if they are likely to suffer from mildew or similar diseases. Going for Annuals: Due to the fact that they have to live their whole life cycle in a single year, annuals grow quickly from seed
to full-grown plant and provide some amazing flowers. Even though they're just around for one year, they're still very impressive plants thanks to their breeding; they produce many stunning flowers and some beautiful foliage. Annuals reproduce via seeds, so the flowers must come first, meaning they flower early. Another good thing about annuals is that from the seeds you collect you can replant the same ones, or you can purchase new types to add to the variety in your garden. Each year there are new annuals brought out, with some preferring warmer climates and others preferring cooler ones. Your imagination is the only limiting factor when it comes to annuals.
Perennials are good because they are an one time investment compared to annuals which need to be bought each year. For stunning combinations there are lots of perennials you can find on the market. Plan your garden carefully so that you get the effect you want; remember this. For example, some perennials will bloom sooner and finish quicker than others. By planning in advance a gardener can create a stunning effect as they know when their perennials are going to bloom. For example, some perennials bloom in spring, like bleeding heart, while others prefer midsummer, like hardy geraniums. Then there are fall bloomers like that mum and dahlia or the ones that bloom all summer like the evening primrose or the hollyhock. By planing when your perennials are going to bloom you will be able to have a stunning garden all through the season.
When it comes to gardening, it's a matter of some common sense and basic principles as well as some effort, but the results are well worth it.
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