Spring bedding plants are those that make that beautiful display from March to May, depending on where you live. Summer bedding plants are those that continue from June to September. There are also some plants that make their peak display in May and June and provide a useful link between spring and summer. In public parks and large gardens, winter bedding plants and evergreen plants are placed in areas together to make sure there is always some color to see. That is something that is sometimes overlooked when planning a smaller garden.
To maintain a constant display of color from spring to autumn requires a bit of planning. Most amateur gardeners are satisfied with a simpler program consisting of two main changes in their garden. One made in late May or early June when the spring plants are put out, and the other in September or October, when the fall plants are planted.
Bedding plants can be planted in groups are in some type of pattern. This can involve planting in a specific regular contrast each other produces some beautiful results. I have several raised beds that are in a curved pattern that I have adjacent to my canopy gazebo. I alternate each year of how I plant them. They are so much fun to plant because of the beautiful colors they come in. Patterns that intertwine with each other are my passion in gardening.
The beds may be simple or elaborate. This will depend on the edging and choices of other garden accessories that you decide to place there. Don’t forget your weeding! Bedding plants grow quickly and allow weeds to grow under the leaves, especially in spring when the wind blows in every kind of seed imaginable.
Some of the most popular bedding plants will be found not only at lawn and garden stores, but at grocery stores and hardware stores that have there own little garden center spring. Begonias, dahlias, heliotropes, fuchsias, petunias, geraniums, dusty millers, delphiniums, salvia , marigolds, verbena, and daisies are some of the more popular bedding plants. Bedding plants offer the gardener a wide variety of color and brings endless pleasure throughout the spring, summer, and even into the early fall.
Article written by Elizabeth Ashley Yard and Garden Rescue.com
