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PERENNIAL GARDEN LAYOUT DESIGN

Designing a well-planned spring thru summer blooming flower garden for the front of your house involves careful consideration of various elements to ensure a visually appealing display. Here's a list of key design elements and considerations, along with a summary of soil preparation techniques and the benefits of mulch:

Choose a color scheme that complements your house's exterior and surrounding landscape. Consider the color of your home's facade, any existing garden features, and personal preferences.

Arrange plants according to their mature height and spread, placing taller specimens towards the back of the bed and shorter ones towards the front for optimal visibility and aesthetics.

Select a mix of plants with staggered bloom periods to ensure continuous color and interest throughout the spring till summer seasons.

Incorporate plants with diverse foliage textures, shapes, and colors to add visual interest even when not in bloom.

Soil Preparation:

• Testing soil pH levels: Most flowering perennials prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil pH levels. Amend the soil accordingly to achieve the desired pH range for optimal plant performance.
• Adding organic nutrients: Incorporate compost, well-rotted manure, or organic fertilizers into the soil to improve its structure, fertility, and water retention capacity.
• Loosening soil: Break up compacted soil and remove any weeds or debris to create a loose, friable planting bed.
• Amending soil texture: If your soil is heavy clay or sandy, amend it with organic matter such as compost to improve drainage and water retention.

Benefits of Mulch:

• Moisture retention: Mulch helps to conserve soil moisture by reducing evaporation, minimizing the need for frequent watering during dry periods.
• Weed suppression: A layer of mulch acts as a barrier, preventing weed seeds from germinating and competing with your desired plants for nutrients and water.
• Temperature moderation: Mulch insulates the soil, protecting plant roots from extreme temperature fluctuations and reducing stress.
• Soil erosion prevention: Mulch helps to stabilize soil structure and reduce erosion caused by wind and water runoff.
• Organic matter addition: As mulch breaks down over time, it adds organic matter to the soil, improving its fertility and overall health.

By incorporating these design elements and soil preparation techniques, you can create a beautiful and thriving spring till summer blooming flower bed for the front of your house that enhances your home's curb appeal and provides seasonal interest year after year.

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• Tiller Manual or Power
• Good working shoes
• Hand Trowels
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Ike Austin is the Founder of Flower Day Eastern Market.com, MarketSmartsNews, and DayStarbooks.com. A market patron for over 55 years. Publishing regular articles educating visitors about how to find the best flower deals, bargains, & money saving tips. Providing background information into the historical values of the market, and also promotes Eastern Market as an exciting hub of family oriented activity. At the beginning of every summer, the market calls out to me…“come and visit."