Summer flowers come in many different colors, and are the perfect choice to liven up your lawn or garden. If you think that summer flowers don’t need much work, you’re wrong. They do need a bit of TLC, however. Many people think that low-maintenance plants are a dead breed, but they’re not quite right. In fact, low-maintenance plants can be the most beautiful plants in your yard.
One thing that you need to pay close attention to is light patterns. Some kinds of flowers need lots of sunlight, while others prefer partial shade or a lack of sunlight altogether. There are also plants that grow best in full sun, and those that don’t. The more you know about how your garden will grow in different seasons, the better decisions you’ll make when choosing which low-maintenance plants to include in your landscaping design.
Some kinds of flowers that you should avoid growing in your yard are those that have narrow leaves or very wide, upright stems. These kinds of garden plants only look attractive when their flowers are on full bloom, which means that you’ll have to water them often and keep the soil damp. In addition, these kinds of flowers are more likely to attract insects than other kinds, which makes them an enemy to your garden’s ecosystem. If you have broad leaves or stems, however, consider having them planted in containers or hanging baskets to avoid crowding.
Some plants that attract hummingbirds are the wonderful array of the purple-lipped astilbe. You’ll love the way the purple-lipped astilbe will grow from narrow, upright stems. These plants will start out looking a lot like the common dayflower, except that they’ll grow into four to six foot tall plants. The flowers that occur on these plants look like small blue-green stars. You can easily grow the purple-lipped astilbe in a variety of locations, even in pots.
Pink roses aren’t just for spring. Many varieties of pink roses can be planted as a perennial flower, even in the fall. They’re perfect for shady areas during the winter months. Many pink flowers, especially the well-known blue-black or white pink, can be planted as an annual. The pink rose is such a lovely and beautiful flower that it is perfect to be planted in a wide variety of areas, including among other annuals in a border, along with perennials, such as daffodils. The only limitation to planting pink roses is that they tend to become invasive and spread throughout the area.
Some herbs can also be used in your garden as landscaping material. Garlic and sage are two that come immediately to mind. While both of these plants are commonly used in cooking, they can also be used to add color and style to your landscape. Both of these types of herbs, grown primarily in the eastern half of the U.S., should be dug up and scattered throughout your garden. After they have been planted, they tend to grow rather quickly, so keep that in mind when planning your landscape.
Peonies, also known as “wild peony,” are a very easy to care for type of flower. These flowers are most commonly called by many different names: pansy, woodpecker, bluebird’s feather, bells of Ireland, or simply pansies. They are most commonly called by the name pansies because they look somewhat like a wild peony when they’re in bloom, but when they’re not blooming, they turn brownish instead of their traditional peach color. If you want a plant that will keep its beautiful red color year round, however, you might want to try a pansy that is in season during the colder months of the year. Pansies that are properly cared for, through regular watering, fertilization, and pruning, will often maintain their bright red color all year long.
One of the most popular summer flowers is the orchid. Orchids come in hundreds of colors and can even be grown from seed. These gorgeous little flowers come in two different forms: the annual plant, which are easier to care for than perennials, and the perennial plant, which keep growing and blooms throughout the year. Both types are very easy to grow, and once you start planting them, you’ll find that they go quickly, making them perfect for any type of garden.