3 Tips of Growing Flowers

1. Annual flower seeds can be planted as soon as the weather is mild. Hardy annuals, those with a higher tolerance to cold, can be started at the very beginning of the growing season, even if there is the possibility of another frost. For those who wish to have their plants flowering as soon as possible, starting annual flower seeds indoors in the late winter or cold part of the spring, and then transplanting them outdoors, are one way to get early blooms.

This makes for an early flower garden using cheap seed instead of using expensive plants or seedlings from a nursery. Regular annual seeds will need warm temperatures and should not be started until the frost season has passed. But, hardy annuals can be planted earlier in the year, and can withstand a surprise spring frost. Using hardy annual flower seeds will give the garden early blooms, but regular annuals can be cultivated as well. To grow these early, these flower seeds will have to be started in a pot indoors until the weather is warmer. At that point, they can be planted outside. This eliminates the need for buying blooming plants, which cost many times more than cheap seeds. In addition to annuals, there are other flower seed types that can be planted in the spring as well.

2. In most cases, biennial seeds should be planted indoors first and then moved outdoors once they’re clear of any danger from frost. Biennial flowers should be given the same attention as annuals or perennials. They like rich, well fertilized soil and most varieties prefer light watering and partial to full sunlight. It’s recommended to fertilize them once per month to ensure the soil stays rich and provides the plant with the minerals it requires. A benefit of growing biennial flowers is that most varieties can withstand the colder weather and will be able to survive during the winter season. They are very hearty, strong plants that require slightly less attention than their annually blooming counterparts. Biennial flowers are perfect for the gardener who wants beautiful blooms with a little bit less attention required by the plants.

3. Perennial flower seeds usually need some cold temperatures before being planted, but can do this naturally in the soil. Perennial flower seeds should be started early in the spring both to give them some cold temperatures in which to germinate, and to ensure that they will be large enough by winter to survive freezing temperatures. If the climate is warm and mild all year, these flower seeds may need to be refrigerated before they can be planted. Perennial flower seeds grow into flowers than can live for three years or more, making them a popular favorite for gardeners. Taking special care of these seeds will eliminate the need to replant them each year.