Flowers are the perfect gift to give to your loved ones on birthdays and other special occasions. Even if you’re not that into gardening, you can still create beautiful flower gardens for your children. Just like people, children also need a nice environment where they can play and grow. To ensure that your flower garden will be able to endure your toddlers’ play, you have to put some special effort in planting it. Below are some tips on how to plant flowers with toddlers.

Before you even start digging in the flowerbeds, make sure that the ground is fertile. Fertilizer can help your soil become stronger so it will be easier for your plants to thrive. In addition to that, you have to make sure that the soil is not too dry. Too much moisture can also cause your flower garden to wilt. You can purchase a water-soluble fertilizer from your local hardware store or a garden center.

After ensuring proper soil conditions, prepare the pot for the plant. It should be made of a high quality soil. Potting soil doesn’t decompose well which is why it is best to use prepared potting soil so you won’t have to worry about the condition of the soil once your child starts playing with his plants. Your toddler will also benefit from using potting soil because it is softer on his skin compared to clay or sand.

After you’ve gotten all the necessary materials, you’re now ready to plant your flowers with toddlers. Prepare the area where your child will be planting his or her flowers by removing weeds and rocks. You can also choose to use fences to keep your plants off the ground. If your child doesn’t like the fence idea, then try to build a shed or a small garden bench. When choosing flowers with toddlers, choose bright colors such as red, yellow, orange, and pink. These colors will make their flowers stand out and they’ll look even more attractive.

After your child has chosen his or her favorite flowers, remove the weeds and other unwanted plants. Once this task is done, you need to mix the soil and fill it up with loosely packed soil. This allows for better drainage. Next, add your soil mixture to the hole and start planting. For children who are still learning how to plant, it is best that you let them help in planting their garden. Letting your child do the planting will help them learn the basic steps of gardening.

When your child is done with his or her flower planting, you need to water the flowers. When watering the plant, you should only water the bottom of the plant. Doing this will prevent your child from over-watering the flower. Remember to give your child enough time to drink the water he or she was given.

Planting flowers with toddlers can be a fun task for both you and your child. Aside from the fact that your child will now be responsible for taking care of his or her plants, you also get to learn something new about gardening as well. You can now see the huge difference that proper planning and preparation make in growing different types of plants and flowers. Knowing how much and what type of soil you need to use as well as knowing how much water your child needs to water his or her plants will also help you in deciding which plants to buy.

The most important thing to remember when planting flowers with toddlers is that you have to take into account the health and safety of your child. Make sure that the plants you are going to plant are not too big for your child to reach. You don’t want to accidentally kill your child while trying to plant a big flower. Moreover, do not keep the toddlers close to the plants as this can lead to a case of poisoning. It would be best if you keep the plants away from any flammable stuff like matches and candles.