There’s nothing quite like a beautiful flower garden to take your breath away. When nature’s beauty comes into full bloom, the mix of gardenias, hollyhocks, and peace lilies is simply stunning. But how do you choose the right gardening flowers to create colorful combos?
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There’s nothing quite like a beautiful flower garden to take your breath away. When nature’s beauty comes into full bloom, the mix of gardenias, hollyhocks, and peace lilies is simply stunning. But how do you choose the right gardening flowers to create colorful combos?
How do you create a beautiful flower garden? The garden experts at Southern Living can help. From inspiring photos to how-to basics for planting most gardening flowers, their advice is exactly what you need get your garden growing.
When you think about your dream flower garden, what comes to mind? Is there a color palette you envision? Or a specific look, whether symmetrical rows of hyacinth or eclectic wildflowers? And how much garden maintenance do you want to take on? Annuals and biennials must be planted every year; perennials and most bulbs provide gardening flowers year after year.
What about scent? A garden’s fragrance can be as unforgettable as its appearance; the scent of a particular flower can evoke memories of past times and places. Start by thinking about these questions, then dig in. And remember, a beautiful flower garden isn’t meant to be enjoyed outdoors only. You can cut many different kinds of gardening flowers and bring them indoors.
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