"Flowers - a taste of paradise!"

Songwriters and musicians have been inspired to write songs about flowers, beauty and love is nearly always associated with them, and a sweet smelling gift is always a thoughtful experience! If you don't grow them in your garden, you're missing out on one of nature's true wonders..

Many plants flower, and your garden could be practical as well as your own secret paradise! Try growing edible varieties, or grow particular blooms for their scent - make sure it's a scent you love! Plan a vibrant colourful display for every season.

Read through these articles - inspiration on every page! - scroll down a little for specific varieties...

As a general rule, bulbs should be planted three times their length downwards! i.e. a 2 inch long bulb should be planted around 6 inches deep, a 3 inch bulb, around 9 inches deep.

For full article click here: Planting Bulbs

Could you be growing carnations in your back yard? Yes..definitely! Growing carnations in your back yard or garden will be a pleasure...

For full article click here: Growing Carnations

Lawn daisies are an incredible plant and will arrive on their own and establish their place in your garden with great strength over just a few years. There's very little that will disturb their growth.

For full article click here: Daisies

Dandelions have been used for many centuries as a healing herb and a delicious food. They are prolific growers as any gardener will tell you.

For full article click here: Dandelions

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There are hundreds of edible blooms you can grow in your garden. However, you must be 110% sure they're edible before you eat them!

For full article click here: Edible Blooms

Collect and grow some seeds - experiment with colours, sizes, scents and even textures. Scan this page for some tips then get your wellies on!

For full article click here: Seeds

Some garden wildflowers have healing properties, others are wonderful to cook with!

For full article click here: Garden WildFlowers

Growing flowers in your garden, around the house or even in a windowbox stimulates senses and soothes stress.

For full article click here: Stress Relief

Honeysuckle tends to be tolerant of most conditions but will not be happy if left to dry out. Mulch and water during hot summers to keep roots moist.

For full article click here: Growing Honeysuckle

Growing Lilac is simple - it's one of the most hardy plants you can grow - and only needs a few basic essentials to ensure long growth and beautiful blooms.

For full article click here: Growing Lilac

There are many different lilies and a flower bed can be packed with different types to create a spectacular show in the garden.

For full article click here: Growing Lilies

Botanically, marigolds are classified as a herb. The regular pot marigold is the one to grow if you want to use the flowers in the kitchen.

For full article click here: Growing Marigolds

A rose is a rose is a rose - appreciate the beauty of the traditional garden rose.

For full article click here Growing Roses

Sunflowers are wonderful and very majestic flowers to grow in your garden. Children love them, and they are fairly easily grown. If your garden is in a windy spot, it's probably best to choose a shorter growing variety, but.....

For full article click here Growing Sunflowers

Growing sweet peas in your garden isn't a specialist project. Anyone can do it, given the right conditions and a little TLC!

For full article click here: Sweet Peas

If Holland is famous for anything, it's growing tulips! However, tulips didn't originate in Holland. They came from Turkey, where the climate is much hotter and drier.

For full article click here: Growing Tulips

Try daisies, nettles, dandelions, and even a bramble or two. The secret to containing wildflowers is not to let them seed and spread their wings!

For full article click here: WildFlowers

Happy Gardening!

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