Tips for a garden that will meet your expectations

A well thought out plan is key for creating a blossoming garden!

The needs

First, you must determine the best location, the desired lot size (taking into account the time required for maintenance), the type of soil (sandy, clayey, good soil, etc.) and the exposure (sun or shade) needed.

The layout

Next, the most creative part of the project: plant layout! Flowers are mainly grown for their generous bloom and are available in a multitude of colors and varieties. The sky is the limit when it comes to making a selection, so remember to choose plants that are well suited to the soil in your garden. Be sure to choose plants that are well adapted to the soil. For example, some plants will bloom without problem in a calcareous soil, but won't in a clay soil.

Think of combining pastel colors like white and pink.  You can easily create this arrangement with Daisies and Tulips. It is also possible to create contrasts more marked with yellow and blue, for example by planting Clematis or Blue lavender flowers.

Bright reds and yellows are very trendy; like Tsiniya flowers that offer both bright yellow and red colors. You can also create an arrangement using a single colour, such as purple Orchis mascula. If some combinations do not seem to be compatible, soften them up with white or grey. 

For a succession of colours, plan for different blooming periods. To do so, place decorative plants next to edible plants such as carrots or cabbage.

Take advantage of various types of inflorescence, such as Racemes, Spikes, Umbels, Bunches and globular flowers.

[Main photo via Interior Design Ideal]