| Flower gardens are not just for outdoor planting. | | | | area that receives indirect sunlight. |
| One could very well plant a flower garden in pots | | | | 3. On the other hand, if plants call for a sunny |
| that can be kept indoors, on a terrace or balcony, | | | | location, do not place them in an area where the |
| or perhaps a front porch or screened patio. | | | | sun beams down hard all day long. This will cause |
| Oftentimes, flower gardens will flourish in a more | | | | the water to evaporate rapidly, not allowing the |
| healthy fashion because watering and pest control | | | | root system to remain moist enough to enjoy all |
| issues are diminished. | | | | the nutrients given it. Instead, place the plant in a |
| Because container gardens are grown in a | | | | location that receives full sun for no more than |
| controlled environment, they benefit greatly and | | | | four hours a day or be prepared to water more |
| show their appreciation of receiving protection | | | | than once daily if needed. |
| from extreme heat and dehydration by putting on | | | | 4. Feed the flowers organic nutrients once a |
| a spectacular show of flowers. | | | | week. Compose tea is my favorite, however, |
| The great thing about nurturing a flowers in | | | | Miracle Gro manufacture some outstanding |
| containers are all the wonderful and eye catching | | | | products to aid in the healthy growth of flowers |
| flower pots one can grow them in. Flower | | | | and plants. |
| gardens grown in the right flower pot not only | | | | 5. DO NOT OVER DO IT! Flower gardens benefit |
| enhance the beauty of the flowers themselves | | | | from additional nutrients but, one can over feed |
| but oftentimes, become the focal point in the | | | | them so please follow the manufacturer's |
| room. | | | | instructions when it comes to how much and/or |
| Container flower gardens can be placed in ones | | | | how often to use their product. |
| favorite locations around the home. Because an | | | | 6. REMEMBER TO WATER! The fastest way to kill |
| indoor flower garden is not affected by nightfall, it | | | | a flower garden is to consistently forget to water |
| can be enjoyed not just all day long but all | | | | it. Flowers are a lot like people in so much as they |
| evening as well. | | | | cannot go an extended period of time without |
| A few Tips To Remember: | | | | water. If that should happen, you will find yourself |
| 1. When purchasing flowers to add to your | | | | back at the garden center purchasing replacement |
| garden, do not overlook the small plants that are | | | | garden plants. |
| just starting out. The smaller the flower the | | | | 7. ENJOY! Take full advantage of the opportunity |
| cheaper it will cost one to purchase. With the right | | | | to "sit back and smell the roses!" What is the |
| nurturing, these little beauties will grow to be large | | | | point of nurturing a flower garden if one fails to |
| beauties in no time at all. | | | | find time to relax and take it all in? |
| 2. Know the ideal growing environment for plants | | | | I hope I have inspired and encouraged you to |
| purchased. If a plant is shade loving (such as most | | | | plant a container flower garden. It is my belief |
| ferns) that does not mean it does not need sun in | | | | that we all deserve to have a little sunshine in our |
| order to grow. All plants and flowers need sun in | | | | lives and a well maintained container flower garden |
| order to grow. Place these types of plants in an | | | | offers just the right amount. |