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Having a gorgeous flower bed will boost the appearance of your yard. However, in terms of gardening, flowers need more attention and delicate watering to help them blossom. Before you start planting your flower bed, here are some helpful tips that will help your flowers bloom.

How to Care for & Grow a Flower Bed

1. Learn About Watering 

A frequent frustration is not knowing how much and when you need to water your flower bed. If you give them too much water, your flowers will rot. However, if you provide too little, they will wilt. The timing of the watering also affects their growth. Before panicking, learn about the specifics of each planted flower and consult with a professional gardener for help.

During summer, water your flowers every day. Flowers lose more water in the heat, so frequent watering will help them grow. In colder months, twice a week is enough. Also, don’t water your flower bed when it’s the hottest point of the day. The water droplets on leaves will act as a magnifying glass, heating and harming the plants. The best time to water is in the afternoon when temperatures are lower.

2. Add Compost to the Soil

Lawn CareFlower beds require fertile soil to grow. Adding compost to your soil bed will significantly improve the chance of flowers growing in your garden.

To begin, check with your local nursery for a soil testing kit. It will tell you what flowers are ideal for your garden’s soil. You can add fresh organic matter, such as a fertilizer or a compost to nourish your soil and help your flowers develop.

3. Be Patient

Gardening and growing something delicate as a flower bed takes time and perseverance. Most flower beds need a few years of care to reach their full blooming potential. Though they require steady maintenance, you don’t have to be an expert to do it—only have a little patience.

 

If you want professional help and a place where you can find everything you need to grow your flower bed, turn to Garden Exchange in Hilo, HI. This family-owned store supplies Big Island homeowners with everything your flowers need to grow, from watering tools to fertilizers. Their helpful and experienced staff can provide useful lawn care and gardening advice, suggesting different flowers and how to take care of them. Call (808) 961-2875 today to learn about their weekly specials or visit them online to check their selection of plants.

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