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At Midwest Lawn Co, we know that a flower bed or flower garden is a fantastic way to enhance the beauty of your property. The benefits of incorporating flowers into your landscape include increased curb appeal, added color and visual interest for the business owner or homeowner to enjoy. There are also environmental benefits, since plants help in removing pollutants from the air. Flowering plants and trees can even positively affect your well being, as they can contribute to improved mental health!
A little neglect can be detrimental to your flower beds though, leading to wilted plants, weeds, compacted soil, and ragged edges. Fortunately, a little maintenance can go a long way, bringing a new dimension of warmth and charm to any yard!
Equip yourself with some understanding of flowers, the fertilization they need, weed-prevention, and proper-watering, and you can successfully maintain your flower beds for a yard that is the talk of the neighborhood.
While aesthetics is a priority when it comes to flower gardens and beds, it is also important that you make the right choice about planting and care throughout the year. Midwest Lawn Co is here to help you make informed decisions, and even provide flower bed maintenance services that result in a healthy lawn for you and your family to enjoy.
For residential and commercial properties with existing flower beds that are overgrown, patchy, or just simply in need of an updated look, you can perform a complete overhaul, but it may not be necessary. By mixing new flowers and plants in with your current greenery, you can introduce variety and breathe new life into your flower bed or garden.
Standard flower beds use herbaceous perennials as their foundation. Typically, annual flowers and spring-flowering bulbs such as crocus, daffodils, hyacinths, and tulips fill in gaps, offering early color.
For a vibrant alternative to the traditional flower bed, use flowering shrubs, evergreens, and small trees for color in the fall and dimension in the winter. Short and tall ornamental grasses can also lend movement and texture in the colder months. With its fuzzy seed heads, fountaingrass has a softening effect, while blue fescue is often used to create borders, edgings, and ground covers.
Don’t forget herbs and vegetables, many of which are both edible and eye-catching. Rosemary is easy to prune or wire into any shape you desire. It enjoys full sun and good drainage, needs little water once established, and requires little or no fertilizer. Lavender is actually a perennial shrub that can make a unique hedge with an enchanting scent.
Take into account the amount of sunlight your flower bed receives and the sunlight required by the flowers or plants that will be growing in your bed or garden. Some plants may grow favorably in the shade, but will flower better with full sun. Flowers that prefer full sun are well-suited for flower beds (six or more hours of direct sun each day).
Other flowers need full- or part-shade, so be sure to check the plant tag suggestions. To make sure that your flowers receive the sunlight they need to be disease-resistant, follow the recommended exposure guidelines on each tag. Hang on to all plants tags, as they can be incredibly helpful to refer to down the road.
After you have determined what type of flowers, grasses, herbs, and edibles you will incorporate into your existing flower bed, let the Chesterfield, Missouri area lawn care specialists of Midwest Lawn Co help you maintain that cheerful aesthetic all year long.
To improve your flower bed, consider the soil needs of the flowers planted in it. Most flower garden plants need well-drained soil for healthy growth. With this in mind, flower beds should be located away from any areas of the yard that experience standing water resulting from spring thaws or heavy rains in the summer.
If you are concerned about water-logged flower beds, consult a professional at the Midwest Lawn Co. We can help you determine if your property has drainage issues from faulty or clogged gutters, and provide drainage services to remedy the issue.
Soil know-how is paramount to having healthy beds that result in beautiful flowers. Whether your yard has light, sandy soil or heavy, clay soil, take the time to add new compost, leaf mold, manure, or other organic matter to your flower beds every year. This is vital for healthy soil tilth and cultivating young plants. To protect fragile feeder roots and moderate the temperature of the soil, add a three-inch layer of mulch to your flower beds.
Good plant culture makes a significant difference in minimizing disease, and includes practicing proper plant spacing and watering techniques. In the case of watering your flower bed, be calculated about when and how much you will water. If you water too frequently, this can lead to rot. If you don’t water the plants in your flower bed enough, this can result in withering, dead flowers.
Overhead watering can contribute to the spread of disease, and some watering systems distribute more water into the atmosphere than into the actual soil where it’s needed. It is beneficial to give your flowers a few deep watering sessions each week, rather than spraying them with water daily. Always follow watering suggestions on plant tags. If you don’t have time to move your oscillating sprinkler around your yard every other day, consider updating your irrigation system.
Flowering plants need nutrients, which specialized fertilizer provides. The numbers on the fertilizer packaging represent the available amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the fertilizer by percent. In general, nitrogen encourages foliage growth, phosphorus develops root systems, and potassium contributes to flower formation.
Flowering plants require all three of these nutrients to be healthy. Heavy feeders such as annuals and roses require regular nutrients from fertilizer for consistent bloom. Succulents and moss rose do just fine with nutrients found in the soil, however.
When it comes to the amount, type, and frequency of fertilizing, it’s best to follow package instructions. Too much fertilizer could potentially burn your plants. Not enough fertilizer could lead to scarce bloom count.
To prevent harmful insects and disease from taking their toll on your flower bed, know what to look for. Holes in the middle of leaves are an indication that beetles are present. Caterpillars chew leaves from the edges inward. Although tiny, aphids and whiteflies gather in groups, making them easier to identify on your plants.
Weeds create an environment that is inviting to these particular insects. Additionally, weeds consume the nutrients and water that your flowers need. It is critical that you control weeds before they produce seeds or become too large.
To eliminate weeds from your flower bed, spray them with weed killer, or use a hoe or your hands to pull them up. To combat disease, treat your flowers with fungicide, or ask the experts at Midwest Lawn Co about selective pruning techniques.
Did you know that flower beds require more maintenance than lawns do in order to thrive? Taking the time to care for your flower bed or garden can be labor-intensive, but it will go a long way.
Our Chesterfield professional lawn care company is committed to providing the highest standard of lawn care services. If you want to enhance the look of your yard with an attractive, lush flower bed, but you just don’t have time to keep your flower beds in perfect condition all year long, we can help!
Just because you have a busy schedule doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be able to enjoy the beauty of nature from home. At Midwest Lawn Co, we provide all flower bed maintenance services, including flower care, edge definition, soil cultivation, and weed control. Consider hiring a specialist at Midwest Lawn Co to provide the flower bed care and maintenance that your yard deserves.
For a beautiful flower bed that you’ll want to show off, contact the professionals at Midwest Lawn Co. We are here to help you choose the perfect flowers for your bed or garden, invest the time required to maintain your existing plants, and transform your yard into a beautiful outdoor living space.
Every one of our lawn care services is designed with our customers in mind, including our flower bed maintenance services. After discussing your design goals and considering the condition of your flower beds, our professionally-trained team will provide the equipment, maintenance, and skills needed to bring your flower bed dreams to life.
The Chesterfield, Missouri lawn care professionals of Midwest Lawn Co are to help you with all of your lawn care needs. Our many services will ensure that you have a healthy, well-groomed, and beautiful lawn. To inquire about our services and receive a free estimate, call us today at (636) 220-9991 or feel free to fill out a contact form on our website.
