The options are nearly endless, but the actual building part comes first.
Here are the questions it’s crucial that you answer:
Where will it go?
Anywhere from a corner of the backyard to your front entryway can make a great spot for a flowerbed.
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How much sunlight will the space get?
Whats the soil like?
Most floweringannuals and perennialsappreciate loamy soil withplenty of compostadded to it.
Flowerbed Ideas and Designs
Once you choose a site, its time for the fun partflowerbed design.
Here are some ideas to spark your imagination for making a flowerbed as pretty and useful as possible.
Dig up existing grass.
Digging out the grass can be hard work.
First, use a shovel to remove a section of grass from the center of the planned bed.
After you remove the grass,prepare the soil for planting.
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Make a flowerbed without digging.
Removing grass without diggingis the lengthy-but-easy method.
Cover the entire area of your future flowerbed with several overlapping sheets of newspaper.
Layer the paper at least six pages deep and cover it with several inches of rich soil or compost.
Keep the area covered for up to a year before planting for best results.
Build a Raised Flowerbed
Building a raised flowerbed is another option.
Most kits create fairly small squares or rectangles.
Now its time to plant!
Choose varieties that do wellin your climateand are suited to your sites exposure to sunlight.
Beyond that, the best flowers are the ones you love the most.
The time spent planning, designing, and preparing will be repaid when you admire the beautiful blooms.
A repellent with cinnamon, mint, or citrus scents can help, too.
However, check the requirements of the plants you plan to use in case they require a deeper space.
