How to make a flower bed of perennial flowers. Beds of continuous flowering of perennials

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Beautiful well-groomed flower bed can become a real decoration of the garden area. The process of its creation resembles creativity, where there are no clear rules, and the result is always unpredictable. A flowerbed of perennials, created once, will decorate the garden for many years. The flowering process will resume on its own every year, and regular maintenance will keep the garden in continuous flowering over time.

Types of flower beds

Continuous flowering flower beds are areas that combine flowering p asthenia with deciduous, herbaceous and shrubby. They can differ in size and proportional ratios of their constituent plants. There are the following types of flower beds:

Modular. Combine plants and small architectural forms (flowerpots, fountains).
Mixborders. They include various flowers in one composition, as a rule, they are located along houses or paths.
Tapeworms. Flowerbeds created according to a single principle.
Rabatki. Narrow plantings of the same color range. The ridges look like long floral stripes. If you wish, you can arrange a rabatka yourself, it is not difficult.
Curbs. Flower beds in the form of stripes.
Rockeries. Stone gardens that combine natural flowers and inanimate elements such as stones.
Rock gardens. Flower beds with alpine plants growing on hills.

Growing conditions

Before making a flower garden with your own hands, you need to consider:

Climate. When choosing plants, it is necessary to take those that will grow comfortably in the climatic zone of the site.
Terrain relief. When planting plants, you can take advantage of the terrain.
Character and soil composition... Many plants require fertile soil. These include lupins, bells. Others prefer loam or sand. This is flax, sage. Asters and yarrow grow well on swampy ground. Phlox and carnations are cultivated on dry soils.
Illumination of the site. As a rule, all flowers love sunny places. For darkened places, ferns, lilies of the valley, hosts are suitable.
Planting density and flowering season. Do not plant flowers very tightly, they will interfere with each other.

Gallery: continuous flowering perennial beds (25 photos)

Color solutions

It is also necessary to take into account colors when creating a flower bed. Color strongly affects a person's mood and well-being. Correct a color scheme will help to create a harmonious flower garden that will delight many. The main nuances when combining colors:

the harmony of color filling will depend on the play of light and shadow; smooth leaves reflect light, matte ones absorb;
when choosing a palette, you should give preference to either warm or cold colors;
to visually increase the size small flower garden, you need to reduce the number of colors used;
also for the visual expansion of the flower garden, it is worth planting flowers of blue shades in the background, and red and yellow in the front;
a bright foreground needs a calm background;
when decorating flower beds from many flowers, calm shades are taken for the background, and bright flowers are arranged in groups, but they should occupy no more than one-sixth of the entire flower garden;
on one site only one bright flower bed, everyone else should complement it and be calmer;
when planting flowers, the total area of the plantings should be taken into account, without creating too large bright spots, which will rather annoy than please;
the main color scheme of the flower garden is chosen with taking into account the climatic zone.

Flower bed for beginners

To break a perennial flower garden yourself, you need to adhere to the following principles:

In the central part of the flower bed are used tall plants: roses, asters, lilies, peonies, phloxes, lupins, clematis, meadow bells, echinacea, daylilies.
Perennials middle-height complemented by tall flowers. Medium-sized plants include tulips, irises, cornflower, catnip, sage, yarrow, lavender, primrose, fern.
The edges of the flower bed and the gaps are formed by ground cover plants. Among them are chastets, periwinkles, Renard's geraniums, cloves, umbilicals, lungwort, and veronica. The cushion aster looks good.

Particular attention should be paid to the flowering time of certain plants. It is necessary that the flower bed retains its beautiful appearance throughout the season. Here are some examples of when the varieties used in flower beds bloom:

Pink panicled phlox. It is better to plant it in early spring or autumn in sandy or drained soil. The plant blooms with mid-summer to autumn.
Astilbe is pink. The flower loves fertile loose soil. Blooms from late June to August.
Violet-silvery daylily. It is planted in the spring in fertilized and drained soil. A loamy soil with an acidity of 6-6.5 pH is suitable for him.
Lavender Heuchera. Blooms from May to July. Loves soil without stagnation.
Geranium. It blooms from July to autumn, it is distinguished by its magnificent shape.

Tall flowers can be planted singly, and small ones are better planted in groups. In this case, you need to look at the flower bed from different sides of the garden, and tall flowers should be visible from everywhere in the center, and undersized ones - at the edges. To avoid bald spots, plants are planted close to each other, but not closely.

Before start creating a flower bed, it is necessary to draw up a suitable plant layout. You can do it yourself, or you can take ready-made flower garden schemes from perennials, developed by specialists.

Flowerbed in the shape of a heart

You can create flower beds of various shapes. One of the options is heart-shaped flower beds. The outer borders are decorated with peonies of pink and burgundy tones, planted in turn. You can plant roses inside.

Flower Garden Sky in the Clouds

Delicate romantic flower bed, consisting of three kinds of colors... The first strip is a combination of Transcarpathian bell and gentian, the second - white phlox. Such a flower bed will make any area warm and welcoming.

Perennials blooming in the first year

This type of flower bed is suitable for those who do not want to wait a whole year before the first flowering. For this, plants are selected that bloom immediately after planting in the ground. Scheme building such a flower bed:

Two-year-old mallows of yellow and white flowers are planted in the background.
The sunflower complements the mallow.
St. John's wort and Irish poppy are arranged in the flower bed and form bright spots.
Cardinal lobelia is planted in the center; this flower has a lush beautiful bush.
At the edges of the flower bed are Poskharsky's bell, Fassen's catnip and Kalanchoe.
Gravilat decorates a flower garden in summer, and readings - in autumn.

A flower bed of continuous flowering depending on the season

To make pollen to continuous flowering, it is necessary to take into account the seasonal characteristics of the plants.

In the spring, after the snow melts, wolf bast bushes begin to bloom. Crocuses, woodlands, irises bloom in the flowerbed. Tulips, daffodils, marigolds, liverwort will bloom later. Then irises, phlox, veronica, daisies, viola bloom. Peonies, sage, euphorbia join in May. The hosts and sedums decorate the flowerbed.

In the summer, the flower bed blooms with new colors. A catnip, a purist, a soul-mate is in bloom. Geraniums of various types will delight the eye for a long time. Chamomile, bells, bluehead, rudbeckia, alpine aster, hydrangea flaunt. Girlish grapes and hops will look good in the background.

In the fall, sage and catnip will bloom again. Geraniums are still beautiful. Hostas, euphorbia, rudbeckia, aster delight with their splendor. Chrysanthemums, coreopsis, crocus flowers bloom, giving the autumn charm to the flower garden.

A winter flower bed can also be beautiful thanks to evergreen thujas, abandoned cereals, and installed sculptures and flowerpots.

These are the basic rules for decorating a flower bed of continuous flowering, schemes help beginners in creating an attractive flower garden with their own hands.

Preparation and landing

If the design of the flower bed is determined, you need to choose a place and prepare the soil. For this:

clean the area from debris, stones;
remove beetles and other pests;
dig up the soil 50 cm;
eliminate all weeds.

The soil prepared in advance is fertilized with humus, organic matter, peat. A drainage layer is made using sand, crushed stone, gravel. The height of the drainage layer is 15 cm. For sandy soils, a drainage layer is not needed, since water is already leaving quickly. But fertilization will also be required.

The prepared and fertilized soil is leveled. The finished soil should rise 10-15 cm above ground level. This is necessary so that the water does not stagnate. Excess moisture is detrimental to many flowering plants, especially bulbous ones.

Perennial flower beds are a decoration for any garden. It is not necessary to invite landscape designers to design them. All work can be done independently. Ready-made projects help gardeners with this. But it is not necessary to follow the ready-made schemes. With a strong desire to embellish the garden, you can create many unsurpassed masterpieces and enjoy the vibrant appeal of perennial flowers for several years.

It would seem that it is easier - to plant flowers and rejoice, but to get a flower garden that gives real pleasure, it turns out, there are certain rules:

When planting ornamental plants - the integrity of the picture. All flowers should look like a single whole, and not be scattered around the area in a chaotic manner. If it is not possible to do this throughout the entire site, you can first refine a small area.
Plants are arranged according to the principle of tiers, that is, tall plants should not cover low ones.
Think in advance about the composition (architecture) of the flower garden. To do this, it will be useful to pre-draw on paper a plan for the location of plants, taking into account the timing of flowering of each flower. It is best to use colored pencils when creating the plan, this will help to achieve the optimal combination of colors.

Usually, simple flower beds are not made large, as large flower beds are more difficult to care for.

Flower beds are often made from 3 to 6 meters in diameter. Make a small mound of soil, the flower bed should rise and be visible. A round or oval flower bed can be given with a rope, the sides of rectangles or polygons are measured with a ruler. In order to separate the flower beds from the lawn and protect them from overgrowing with grass from the garden, they are fenced with bumpers or decorative gravel poured onto a black film.

The simplest type of flower bed is a mono flower, when one type of flowers is planted in a flower garden. This is the most suitable option for beginner gardeners. You can plant different varieties of the same plant, differing in shape and color. The main thing is that the contrast is not too strong.

The most elementary type of island flower bed can be attributed to the type of a simple flower bed, to make it as easy as shelling pears:

Mark an area with a diameter of about 2.5 meters.
Place a boulder in the center.
Plant several bushes of peonies or low-growing irises of different shades around the boulder, or 10 zinnias.

The so-called irregular flower beds are ideal for beginner gardeners. Such flower beds do not have to be planted in a strictly defined shape or size, flowers can be planted in different heights, observing only the rules for the location and combination of colors. You can pick up plants that bloom at the same time or in turn.

Complex flower beds are whole multi-level compositions, for the creation of which they use plants of different heights, as well as natural stone and other decorative elements.

Flower Tips:

Plants in regular beds are planted strictly in a certain order, in accordance with a clear geometric shape. It is important to maintain symmetry and correctly distribute cultures into groups. All flowers should bloom at the same time, creating a complex pattern. For a summer cottage, such flower beds are not a very good choice, since at the end of flowering, the flower bed will need to be updated.
Tall plants (phloxes, delphiniums) are planted in the center of the composition, then medium-sized plants and low flower crops at the edges.
Arranging an alpine slide requires certain skills and time. When creating it, stones of different sizes, large crushed stone, sand and pebbles are used. The flowers are surrounded by decorative moss, which is the main element of the slide. To decorate an alpine slide, you can take shrubs and dwarf trees.
Another type of complex flower bed is cascading flower beds. Flowers are planted in open stands and plastic, stone, pipes of various diameters and other materials. The stands are placed near the walls of buildings or terraces.
One of the most difficult options is carpet beds. This type of flower garden requires a lot of space, so it will not work for small summer cottages. In addition, the gardener must have sufficient experience to correctly select the plants and patterns. To create patterns of carpet beds, dwarf crops are often used, the more there are, the more colorful the pattern will turn out. It is important to draw a pattern in advance and plant the plants in strict accordance with the plan, filling every centimeter of the site.
Vertical flower beds, unlike carpet beds, do not need a lot of space. Here, too, considerable experience will be required, since it is important to think over not only the floral arrangement, but also the frame on which it will be held. But in the design, you can realize any fantasies: create volumetric figures of any shape, make a partition from a flower arrangement or replace a part of the wall with it.
The most difficult option for professionals is arabesque. These flower beds are real pictures of flowers. It can be images of animals, insects, a large flower, a logo.

The highest degree of professionalism is the creation of volumetric paintings... When creating such flower beds, it is important to take into account absolutely all the rules for the formation of flower beds: the combination of flowers, shape, duration and beginning of flowering, the ability of plants to coexist with each other, proper care for each species and many others. (with)

A flower garden of 1.5 x 3 m, in which plants with different flowering periods are distributed in tiers, located in an open area between the lawn and the terrace, will always attract our eyes. The flower garden is especially beautiful between July and September.

Most flowering perennials prefer a sunny location. But there are also species, for example, astilba, badan, hosta, which feel great in the shade.

1. Meadow geranium (Geranium pratense) varieties "Summer Skies" with double blue flowers - 10 copies

2. Panicled phlox (Phlox paniculata), varieties "Landhochzeit" pale pink color - 4 specimens.

3. Beautiful small petal (Erigeron speciosus) "Rotes Meer" with pink flowers - 7 specimens.

4 Pozharsky's bell (Campanula poscharskyana) "Blauranke" with blue-violet flowers - 9 specimens.(with)

I wish you success in creating such beauty!

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A flowerbed that blooms all year round is the dream of every gardener. Perennial flower beds will delight the eye every season. The flowering process resumes every year, the gardener just needs to water, prune and feed the plants.

Peculiarities

Perennial flower beds have many advantages that are appreciated among gardeners:

a huge selection of flowers, which allows you to make original flower beds

live long. In perennials, only the top dies off, and the roots of some plants can live up to 6 years;
such flowers reproduce by rhizomes, shoots or seeds, so that in the future they can be planted in other flower beds and made more flower beds;
perennials are often medicinal plants, so you can create your own “green” pharmacy in the country.

Making a flower bed is a kind of real art, because even at the project stage, one must take into account what the flower garden will look like at different times of the year.

A flower garden, thought out to the smallest detail, is a flower bed of constant flowering, when fading plants are replaced by new ones, and this scheme "works" all season.

When thinking over the design of a flower bed, consider the following nuances:

climate - choose those plants that will grow well in the climatic conditions of your region;
features of the territory - use the terrain, so you can properly distribute the space on the site, as well as decorate the flower bed beautifully;
soil characteristics - keep in mind that the type of soil plays an important role in the selection of plants. So, for example, on fertile soil, lupine, mallow, bell will feel good. Loam, sand and stony soil are a sign that flax, valerian, and sage will be taken in such an area.

Aster, cornflower, yarrow should be chosen for swampy soil.

.Dried earth is suitable for phlox, cosmos and carnations;

illumination of the territory. Plants that love the sun will not be able to grow in the shade, so do not forget to take into account the illumination of the area;
planting density and flowering time. Do not plant plants too close, as they will interfere with each other's normal growth.

Creating flower beds is not a job for the lazy, because both perennials and annuals need grooming. But the result will undoubtedly please you.

Types of flower beds

Distinguish between removable and permanent flower beds. The former need careful care, as a rule, they consist of annuals, and when they fade, they are replaced by seedlings of varieties that bloom late. For example, tulips are changed to marigolds or salvia.

A properly designed permanent flower garden will delight your eyes at any time of the year. Bright flowers go well with leaves, plant shapes. Some fade, and others bloom to replace them. If you prefer white flowers, do not forget to dilute them with bright species so that everything in the garden is not monotonous.

But it is rather difficult to arrange a flower garden on your own, for this you need to know all the characteristics of plants, their growth and flowering conditions, and also carefully study the descriptions of each type of flower garden. The types of flower beds include the following:

border- This is a small strip, consisting of undersized varieties. Curbs are planted near paths, in places where it is necessary to establish boundaries. Such flower beds should not be too bright, but they can have different shades. The creation of a border involves planting flowers of one or two varieties, flowering or decorative leafy - lobularia, heuchera, hosta, holly lavender;

flower bed- just such a flower garden can be seen in most parts of the middle lane. It is characterized by clear forms with original ornaments. Arrange flower beds so that they are visible from different sides. Flowers are placed symmetrically - round shapes, rows, sectors. Often the center of the composition rises higher, and stunted plants are planted around the edges. Flowers are intended for flower beds - lobelia, ageratum, antirrinum;

front garden- the territory separating the house from the road. As a rule, it is planted with lush shrubs and early spring bulbs and annuals. A prerequisite: it should be pleasant to look at the front garden both from the street and from the windows of the house. In this case, peonies, hydrangeas, lilacs, asters are used;

mixborder- this is a flower garden, which differs in that the representatives of the flora are planted out of line. Flora is located in groups, spots or separately. Such a tiered structure is appropriate for landscape garden planning. A mixborder is made up of plants that bloom in different seasons. Thanks to the wide variety of colors, the mixborder will shine with bright colors from spring to autumn;

discount- flat planting of flowers along paths or houses. Its width is from 40 to 50 cm, the length can be different. Tall plants are placed in the middle, and undersized at the edges. Balsam, godetia, calendula, verbena, purslane and other flowers are planted for the beds;

arabesque- these are undersized varieties of flora, planted with original geometric shapes. They are made not only from flowers, but also from stones, gravel, small pebbles. These flower beds are central to the garden;

flowerpots- suitable for growing elegant annuals in combination with climbing plants. Vases are placed on sites, terraces and courtyards, they can be moved to another place;

rock garden Is a flower garden with artificial mountainous terrain and stones. Creeping perennials and bulbous varieties are planted in the rock garden. Such a composition can be placed even in a small area.

When choosing flowers, you must take into account all the conditions for their growth. So, for example, drought-resistant plants do not need to be watered often, and flowers that love the sun will feel great in the shade.

Which plants are right for you?

It is quite difficult for novice gardeners to figure out which plants should be chosen for perennial flower beds. All flowers, from which original compositions can be made, can be divided into three groups - undersized, medium-sized and tall. The growth of the former, as a rule, is not higher than 30 cm, and they can be used for multi-colored carpets. This group is made up of flowers such as dwarf aster, phlox, gentian, soapwort, Carpathian bell.

Ephedra in the first group are not used. When planting low-growing plants, consider the following nuances:

do not place them in the shade, otherwise they will not bloom luxuriantly;
plant plants tightly;
destroy weeds in time, they not only spoil the appearance of the flower garden, but also negatively affect the growth of plants;
use not nitrogen, but flower fertilizers. The former are suitable for evergreens and have a good effect on the splendor of the leaves, while the latter increase the number of flowers on the plant.

The height of medium-sized plants ranges from 30 to 80 cm. They are ideal for those who want to decorate the landscape with island or mono-compositions. Among the plants of this group, the following names can be distinguished - daylily, peony, roses, yarrow.

For continuous flowering, plants must be planted in the correct combination so that one replaces the other.

And finally, tall plants, the height of which is more than 80 cm. They are an indispensable element of a luxurious island flower bed. Such plants include mallow, stock-rose, basil, winding sunflower.

How to plant?

A flower garden of perennials is a plant that is not scattered in groups over the site. It is necessary to carefully consider the scheme, take into account all the requirements and, of course, take care of the flowers.

Consider the advice of experts:

tall plants should be located in the middle, and undersized at the edges. Due to this arrangement, large flowers will not cover small ones;
when decorating a multi-colored flower garden both on a slope and on a flat area, a combination of bright tall and light undersized varieties will look great;
plant tall plants along the curb or fence, and after them undersized. A strip of long flowers will effectively decorate the border, and the next strip of low plants will complete the composition. It is appropriate to use hosts, which are famous for their lush leaves of the original shape;
take good care of the flowers. If the flowers need a different watering system, they must either be arranged according to a similar principle, or be patient and monitor each copy;

if you want to plant seasonal flowers, do not place them in front. After wilting, they will spoil the appearance of the flower bed. It is better for them to allocate a place next to lush plants that will hide the wilted species of plants.

Modern flower gardens are often decorated with conifers that will look beautiful in any season.

Schemes

To create a living carpet on the site, you will need a diagram and undersized flowers. It is thanks to such plants that the effect of a volumetric bright pattern will be obtained.

It is not difficult to create a flower-shaped composition with your own hands. This will require phlox and aquilegia. Plant white phlox along the edge, purple and pink phlox will appear in the form of flower petals. In the middle of the composition, a yellow aquilegia will look great. Lush phlox flowers will perfectly cover the ground and create a three-dimensional picture.

Flower beds of perennials - undersized or medium-sized plants look spectacular in the country.

Tall plants are not recommended for use, as the drawing can only be seen from a height. It is not difficult to make a composition "heart". Make the contours of the picture from peonies, which are popular for their splendor and brightness. Inside, the space can be filled with luxurious roses.

In the choice of shades, you can give preference to pink tones. Compositions in the form of islands are popular, which do not need clarity, constant care, and their creation does not require much time. Such flower beds can be made one-color or multi-colored.

The second solution will be appropriate for those who love bright colors and want to make the garden plot original.

An island flower bed includes plants of different heights. So, for example, on the left side of the composition, plant undersized bright perennials - soapwort. Place the gentian on the right. Daylily bushes will also look good in the middle right, and place a few rose bushes between them. Fill the left middle side of the composition with stock roses. And in the remaining space, a decorative sunflower will look great.

Curb beds in the country will become the pride of their owner. Among the following schemes, you can choose the one that suits your liking:

"The sky in the clouds" - place the Carpathian bell and gentian along the border, fill the second row with white phlox;
"The charm of pink" - in a row, in any order, plant the shavings and the soap dish;
"Royal" - the combination of yellow roses and a Carpathian bell looks really luxurious;
"Brightness and tenderness" - plant the yarrow in the 1st and 3rd rows, and fill the space between them with a daylily;
"Extraordinary" - place purple aquilegia along the curb, followed by lilac phlox.

Such original flower gardens will delight their owner with bright colors, and delight all guests, relatives and passers-by.

In order to create a luxurious garden in a country house or suburban area, you must follow the recommendations of experienced summer residents. Experienced gardeners advise "dummies":

when creating a flower garden, in no case be afraid to experiment and choose complex shapes;
planting tall and low-growing perennials is best in rows;
choose flowers that bloom magnificently and brightly, so that your garden "lives" from spring to late autumn;
in the flower garden, allocate a place for plants with unusual colorful leaves. An ornamental plant like a purslane always looks beautiful;

plant 2-3 identical plants so that when they grow, the effect of movement is created;
mix shades, textures and forms of plants. You can divide the territory into zones and create various compositions on them. Make partial shade on the site so that you are comfortable to be there.

If any flowering does not suit you, do not despair. You can update your flower bed, remove what you don't like and plant other representatives of the flora.

The arrangement and design of flower beds is not an easy task, but very interesting. Feel like a real wizard, creating paradise on your site, regardless of its size.

You need to carefully prepare for the design of the flower garden, or rather, pay attention to the soil where the plants will be planted. Preparatory work includes:

cleaning of stones, leaves and debris;
destruction of beetles and other pests;
digging a site 50 cm deep;
elimination of weeds.

There are several types of soil, and each requires care according to its own characteristics. To fertilize clay soil, fertilize it with peat, sand humus and organic matter.

Also make a drainage layer. The bottom of the sandy soil is lined with humus, manure, peat and organic fertilizers, placing them in a 10-centimeter layer. The finished soil should be 10-15 cm above ground level.

Beautiful examples

For example, a butterfly-shaped flower garden has a rectangular shape, and green grass is planted in the corners. The central part is occupied by the body, head and wings of the butterfly. The borders of the wings are planted with plants of the same variety, the rest of the space is filled with motley flowers and miniature shrubs.

To make this composition even more interesting, give it volume. Make the butterfly's head taller by raising the ground level below it.

Suspended flower bridge - such a composition will not go unnoticed by everyone who sees it. The plan for the creation of this structure puts the production and installation of a curved frame in the first place. The best solution is the construction of a stepped structure made of wood with sides at the borders. The bridge is filled with fertile soil, on which small flowers are planted. It is quite difficult to make such a bridge, but the result will be unsurpassed.

Often on the plots you can find rose gardens, which are created from luxurious roses of different shades. Such plants bloom best in a well-lit area, but keep in mind that it must be protected from drafts. Ideally, the rose garden is located on the south side of the garden, surrounded by deciduous trees on three sides, but they should not shade the flower garden. It is appropriate to supplement the rose garden with other flowers, less bright, they will add completeness to the composition.

Do not forget that roses are very whimsical, they require special care, but the result will be worth the effort.

To create a beautiful flower garden according to the scheme is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. The main rule is not to rush, take into account the peculiarities of the soil and plants, as well as the climatic conditions in which the flora will grow magnificently and dazzle with bright colors.

Beautiful flower beds of perennials in landscape design are a great opportunity to make a paradise for relaxation in your own garden. After decorating the flower garden, do not forget to take care of the plants, otherwise their appearance will not be the best.

The main advantage of the flower garden is the general unlimited form.... With improvised means, you can create various compositions, complement the flower beds, improving them. How to arrange your site is an individual decision, but on the Internet you can find many original ideas.

For how beautifully you can arrange a flower garden, see the next video.

Leafing through glossy magazines on landscape design, you, sighing more than once, asked yourself the question: "How can you create such beauty with your own hands?" Naturally, in order to create landscape compositions, be it a flower bed, an alpine slide or a stream, certain knowledge is required.

Video piggy bank of ideas for creating a flower paradise in the country

How to break a flower garden: options for solving the issue

If you do not have sufficient knowledge about how to set up a flower garden at a summer cottage, but you still enthusiastically take on its creation, the result may not meet your expectations. What is the way out of the situation?

Spring riot of colors

There are several options:

- sign up for courses of landscape designers, pay a tidy sum for them, spend several months and get basic knowledge about plants, soil and flower beds. But you still have to create flower beds yourself, making annoying blunders and mistakes.

- choose an easier method that will give a guaranteed result - use ready-made flower garden schemes suitable for the conditions of your summer cottage.

Do you have a desire to create? Then I advise you to choose the second, more affordable option. This option is not as difficult as it seems at first glance, if you have ready-made schemes and designs for flower beds. Having studied them, you can do "drawing with flowers" - create a flower bed of your dreams with your own hands.

Choosing a place for a flower bed

First of all, on the plan of the suburban area, it is necessary to determine the place for the flower bed. The flower bed can be different: a rabat or mixborder along the path, an arabesque flower bed against the background of a lawn, a rustic or romantic flower bed in a shady corner of the garden.

Flower bed shapes are also different: geometric and free. Which flower garden to choose from - it all depends on the landscape design of the site and your preferences.

Mixborder flower garden

On the plan of the flower garden, it is necessary to note the illuminated and shady places. This is very important for choosing the right assortment of plants and creating optimal conditions for their development and flowering.

These rules must be adhered to when forming a flower garden of continuous flowering, or, as it is also called, a "flower garden of four seasons." These flower beds look beautiful all year round.

A flower garden of four seasons is the dream of any summer resident

The right combination of perennials makes it possible to contemplate the blooming splendor of plants throughout the season - from spring to late autumn. If you supplement the flower garden with conifers and some types of tall grasses, as well as a periwinkle or tenacious border, the flower bed will remain elegant even in winter.

When choosing plants for a flower bed of continuous flowering, it must be remembered that the number of plant species depends on the size of the flower bed. If the flower garden is small, and there are too many perennials, instead of a feeling of harmony, we get a completely opposite effect - a feeling of disorder and discomfort.

Low-growing perennials reveal their beauty in large groups. Their correct placement in the flower bed will manifest itself during flowering. Low-growing perennials blooming in spring (snowdrops, primroses, muscari, hyacinths) are placed in the foreground.

Flower garden of four seasons

Plants of medium height (tulips, pyrethrum, foxglove) will occupy the middle of the flower bed. The background will remain behind tall summer and autumn perennials - stonecrops, chrysanthemums, and saintbrinks. Grasses are planted between them - cuff and gray fescue.

Naturally, you should not count on the fact that in one season you will be able to create an ideal flower garden project. Therefore, if there is no experience, it is better to start with schemes of simpler flower beds.
Mistakes can be corrected by planting annual flowers between perennials.

Do-it-yourself flower beds according to ready-made schemes - you can't imagine easier

Here are examples of DIY garden design using ready-made flower garden schemes.

"Piece of cake" in the corner of the garden

The shape of the flower garden resembles a piece of cake with a diameter of 2 meters. There is a place for such a flower garden in any corner of your garden. The color scheme of the flower bed is red-purple and silver.

Sketch of a flower garden "Piece of cake"

Flower garden scheme "slice of cake"

1. In the corner of the flower bed we plant a dark red daylily "Ed Murray" - 3 bushes.

2. The silvery leaves of the “Silver Queen” wormwood will accentuate the beauty of the velvet flowers of the daylily and create a favorable background for the heuchera - 4 pieces.

3. Macedonian breeder, variety "Mars Midget" of dark red color - 6 specimens.

4. Heuchera with burgundy leaves - 6 bushes.

5. The wide part of the flower bed will be decorated with silvery leaves of the cesspool. We plant 5 copies.

Flower garden layout for the impatient

If you really want to see the fruits of your labors this year, I propose a flower bed scheme for the impatient. Its peculiarity is that all plants will require a lot of sun. The background for this flower bed will be a fence, a blank wall or a group of conifers.

Sketch of a "flower garden for the impatient"

Scheme "Flower garden for the impatient"

1. In the background of the flower garden we plant a stock-rose of white, red and yellow colors.
2. Decorative sunflower, with inflorescences-baskets of bright yellow color, will complement the background.
3. Icelandic poppy flowers will make the flower bed even brighter.
4. Cardinal lobelia will be placed in the flower garden with a red ribbon.

Blue-blue accents in the flower garden will be set:
6. Cattleman.
7. Poskharsky's bell.
8. Blue katananche.

Bright red spots will create:
9. Gravilat "Feuerbal".
10. Sedum "Matrona" will delight you with its splendor in the fall.
11. Leaves of blood-red heuchera will decorate the flower bed until frost.

Mixed flower beds

A flower garden of continuous flowering can be made brighter and more expressive if perennial and annual plants are planted in it. When planning the creation of such a flower garden, we take all the same perennials as a basis, plant annuals in the empty spaces between them, which will decorate the flower bed with abundant and long flowering.

The use of annual plants is ideal when you need to close unsightly places in the flower bed after perennials, for example, bulbs, have faded.

It is better to start the process of creating a mixed flower bed, armed with a sheet of paper and colored pencils. On the plan of the flower garden, which is based on perennials, between faded plants or in their place, taking into account the color range and flowering time, we "inscribe" annuals with pencils. Thus, you can perfectly match the color combination in the mixed flower bed.

Diagram of a bright flower bed of annuals and perennials

Do you like everything bright? I offer you a project of a flower garden, which will become a real decoration of your summer cottage. It is so simple that even a teapot can create it. The color scheme is reds, oranges, pinks and purples, and, of course, the bright green of the leaves.

Bright summer flower bed

In the background of the flower bed, we plant a perennial heliotrope tree-like (1), the middle tier of the flower bed is formed by Sander's tobacco with scarlet flowers (2) and terry bright orange marigolds (3). In the parterre, the flowerbeds have given place to the pink balsam of New Guinea (4).

Flower arrangement with dahlias

Although dahlias are perennials that require special care: they are dug up in the fall and stored in the basement in the winter, many growers really like them. Bright and expressive, dahlias fit perfectly into a summer flower bed. The peak flowering of these beauties is in July-September.

In our flower garden scheme, a bright yellow dahlia (1) is in the center of the flower bed, next to it is a blue hybrid delphinium (2) and a monarda (3). The lower part of the flower bed is reserved for the common Dubrovnik (4).

To make this flower bed look well-groomed, it is necessary to regularly remove wilted monarda and dahlia flowers. If, after the first flowering at the delphinium, all peduncles are removed, at the end of summer it will bloom again.

A flower bed in white and green tones: a scheme of a flower garden from annuals

If you need to make a dark corner of the garden lighter, or you are annoyed by bright flowers, you can use a ready-made annual flower garden scheme, which looks very noble and sophisticated.

Green and white flower bed

Only three plants were planted at the club: smooth molucella (1), caudate amaranth (2), large snapdragon (3), but they created an amazing effect.

How to create the illusion with a flower garden

If there is a dry stream on your property, plants are planted on its banks. You might be wondering: how to properly lay out a flower garden around a dry stream to create the illusion of cool babbling water? Here is one of the possible options.

Fill the stream bed with large round pebbles. Color the stones in the center blue. You can use blue glass balls for decoration. All these design "tricks" together with plants of cold colors will create a feeling of dynamics and coolness.

From the blue brook ...

Leaf grate bamboo (1) will give the composition a sense of volume. If there is no bamboo, we can replace it with an ostrich. Hybrids of bearded iris (2) will find their place on the bank of a stream, next to them will feel good lobelia (3) and creeping tenacious (4). Downstream, between the boulders, there are lush bushes of Poskharsky's bell (5), hybrids of Aubrieta (6) and large-leaved bruner (7). The awl-leaved bryozoan will add bright greenery (8). The whole composition will be completed by a creeping red tenacious (9).

How beautiful the flowers are, they never tire of delighting the eyes and soul of people with their diversity, colors and shapes. These beautiful creatures of the flora can be collected in huge bouquets in the form of a flower bed, and if it is reasonable to settle "neighbors" in this blooming house, then you can get a flower bed of continuous flowering.

Many people enjoy breeding new varieties, constantly replenishing their collection, but what can be compared to a perennial oasis that will adorn your estate for several years.

No, this does not mean at all that having planted all the flowers once, you have nothing else to do in the flower garden. On the contrary, it can be constantly replenished with new ideas, looked after and cherished, new types of plants can be added, creating an updated version of your flower bed.

You, like an artist, can add new colors to this living picture, making it more beautiful every year.

Where to get an idea

Having made the decision to make a beautiful flower bed of perennials on your site, for a start you should draw what the flower bed will be in your imagination, then the idea can be transferred to paper. But if there is an opportunity to take an idea from a magazine or the Internet, then a photo of a flower bed of perennials can serve as the basis for creation.

Don't worry if you wanted a flower bed that only you have. You can add your ideas to any project and get a kind of result.

Where to start construction

First you need to choose the right place. A flower bed in a country house made of perennials can decorate any site for a long time. Since this is the decoration of your estate, the flower bed must be placed in a conspicuous place, for example, in the central part of the yard or in front of the entrance to the house.

It is also important to consider that the place is sunny and not too damp, so that the flowers can grow fully and give good quality flowering.

Also, the type of relief can be very interesting to beat and use it profitably to create interesting perennial flower beds.

Soil for a flower garden

You need to carefully prepare the ground for planting flowers. In principle, any soil is suitable, the main thing is to dig it up and fertilize it well, this can be done by introducing organic and mineral fertilizers. This will give the soil lightness and access to oxygen and water.

It is also helpful to add peat, humus and sand. If the site is characterized by shallow groundwater, then drainage must be diverted, since some perennials may disappear due to excessive moisture.

Choice of color and colors

Eyes run up from the variety of colors. In addition to the incredible number of species, each of them has many more color options. But pull yourself together. You need to make a choice so that the climate would suit the flowers, and the fading plants were replaced by the following species throughout the warm season.

It is important to pay special attention to the color scheme so that it really looks like a flower bed. For the look to be aesthetic, you need to harmoniously select and combine colors into a single ensemble.

Practical tips for choosing a color palette:

The play of light and shadow affects the color combination, it is important to know that matte leaves absorb light, and smooth ones reflect.
It is necessary to choose flowers so that the overall picture has one tone, either warm or cold, otherwise it will be a complete confusion and instead of a beautiful composition "porridge" will come out.
Excessive contrast visually reduces the size of the flower bed.
The saturated foreground should be diluted with more soothing shades of the rear.
It is important to take into account the planting area of different flowers in order to create a balance in both color and height of the plant, so that there is no feeling of inappropriate patching or a ripped out patch.

Planting density

Perennial flowers for flower beds sit for more than one year, with this in mind, you need to remember that in a couple of years a modest sprout will grow into a lush individual, which needs a place for a full existence. And in order for these handsome men to really be gorgeous and develop without hindering each other, you need to plant them according to the recommended rules.

Do not worry if initially the flowerbed looks "bald" this "bald patch" in the first year can be filled with annual flowers.

Flowering time

A flower bed of flowering perennials should be thought out so that flowering is a continuous process. To do this, you need to get acquainted with the features of the flowers, and write down the flowering time. Using this data, you can draw up a diagram that will help you place all the inhabitants in their places.

Flowerbed structure

In order for the flowerbed to have a beautiful general appearance, it is necessary to distribute all the participants of the blossoming action correctly "by height".

By height, flowers are divided into 3 large groups:

Tall, advise planting singly and positioning closer to the central part of the flower bed;
Medium-sized plants are usually used to complement the overall picture and smooth transition;
Low-growing ones are best planted in groups, closer to the edge of the flower bed.

With this arrangement, the flower bed will look beautiful from any angle.

Shape selection

What figure your flower bed will represent depends on the flight of imagination. A round flowerbed in the country will look beautiful, oval, triangular, in the form of a square, oval or rectangle. It can have both the correct form and arbitrary, depending on what the area and your taste allows.

The boundaries of an island called a flower bed can be smooth or clear, merging into a single closed link of any shape.

Preference for flowers and plants for perennial beds

When choosing material for planting, you should pay attention to not whimsical flowers that have a long flowering period, do not require frequent maintenance, such as pruning, fertilization.

Plants should always have a neat appearance, preferably notable seasonal differences (unusual color of foliage in the autumn season, spicy fruits).

Creating a really beautiful flower bed is a laborious process that requires effort, time and financial investment. The result is a reward for your efforts. For a person, the contemplation of the beautiful is of great importance, it is inherent in the subconscious and makes people happy.

Making such a masterpiece as a flower bed of perennial plants, you make yourself happier, do not regret the time and effort spent. This fountain of flower energy will fill you and those dear to you, who have the opportunity to enjoy a fabulous landscape, with positive emotions.

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