While growing flowers is certainly passion, and the joys of planting a flower garden in the summertime, plant a flower garden in the winter as well, because the bounty of gorgeous flowers, blooms, colors and scents are incomparable. Biennials, perennials, bulbs, and edibles are the most popular kind of flowers being grown by gardeners year round, while some exotic shrubs and trees are bringing in the winter to provide the flowers and color to an otherwise cold and dormant garden. Biennials are a good choice for the first time gardener and for the experienced gardener looking to add color and variety to an area in the winter. While perennials may bloom for several years, they will not last very long if not properly maintained.

When planting flowers in the winter, there are a few things that you need to keep in mind. First of all, it’s important to pay attention to watering. Although this might seem like common sense, too much watering can kill your garden so be sure to check your local drought conditions before you start watering.

Sunflowers and zinnias are the best choice to provide a colorful flowering garden in the winter. Both are annuals, but only the latter, zinnia, will flower throughout the year and bloom profusely in the fall. Sunflowers, on the other hand, only bloom during the summer. It’s a good idea to plant both types of flowers together in a sunny window box to attract the benefits of both kinds of flowers.

Once you have decided which type of flowers you’re going to plant, the next step is deciding what you’re going to do with them. Annuals, such as sunflowers or daffodils, can be sliced up and used as an attractive center piece on the table. Perennials, such as bluebells or lilies, can be sliced and placed in pots on the deck or patio. Placing annuals or perennials that are going to flower in the winter in pots in the sun will allow them to get all of the sun they need to flower beautifully. Be sure to water them well when you first bring them home.

If you have a nice garden bed, you can start planting by taking a cutting from one of the annuals or perennials and putting it into a pot. Make sure that the area is well-drained so that the roots don’t rot. After putting the cutting into the soil, add some fertilizer. Don’t forget to put a couple of peat pots in the area as well. The reason why you want to do this is because the area needs to be moist for a few weeks after you take the cutting out. When the area is dry, the roots won’t be able to hold on to the cut flower garden product.

After you’ve watered the area, you will be ready to start your perennial plants. You should have a nice garden bed before you ever start working with any of your annuals or perennials. When you’re trying to decide which ones you’re going to plant, go to your local garden center and get advice from an expert. They can give you an idea of what kind of flowers you could grow in your area. If you have a very sunny area, you should consider putting sunflowers or some daffodils in your garden.

Some popular choices for perennials include bluebells, purple coneflower, sunflowers, zinnias, and more. These types of flowers bloom again each year and can be moved in case they aren’t as popular in your area. While there are different ways to prune them, it’s a good idea to keep the foliage healthy. Many pink roses and other varieties like to have leaves that appear to be full of water. That way, they don’t dry out so much in the winter.

Some good options for perennials are also known as biennials. These types of plants need to be watered often but not planted up against other plants. To find the best ones to plant in your area, go online and search for garden catalogs. Some of the best ones will tell you how much water or moisture they need and what temperature to expect in the area. Once you’ve worked out the best way for growing and planting your perennials, you’ll find that your garden is blooming again in no time.