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wejust put in an above ground septic.i would like some ideals for a small flower garden,so the mound isent.what people notice.
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Answer by Cynthia LY
A home flower garden is above all a place to create and dream. It is also a place to play, to work hard, and to rest, contemplating what human beings and nature can create by working together.

No matter the size of the garden plot you have to work with, your time and budget constraints, or your personality, you can design a flower garden that allows you to expressive your creativity, to get closer to nature, and to further enjoy being human.

Planning and setting up a flower garden may initially seem like a daunting task, but learning a few basics will set you firmly on the path to joy and beauty.

Flower Gardening Methods: How to Get Closer to Nature

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for perrenial flowers (don’t have to replant every year) click here:

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Top 5 tips for flower gardening:
Tip #1 Plant the Best Flowers for your Space.
Plant smart. Plant sun loving flowers in a sunny location, shade loving flowers in a shady location. If you are a beginner, start with easy to grow annuals such as marigolds, salvia or petunias for sun, try impatiens for shade. Or, plant a few easy perennials. Space the plants to allow for their mature size.

Tip #2 Prepare the Soil for Growing Flowers.
Good soil means good roots. Your flowering plants need healthy roots to support and nourish the stems, foliage and flowers. Loosen the soil down about six inches for annuals, ten to twelve inches for perennials. Mix in organic matter such as compost. Check the pH to see if you need to add lime or sulfur to adjust the pH. The time to remove weeds is before you plant.

Tip #3 Use Organic Mulch on Flower Beds.
Organic mulch such as shredded bark, half finished compost, or chopped autumn leaves benefits the flower garden in many ways. Mulch helps hold down weeds. It moderates soil temperature changes. And it helps the soil stay more evenly moist so you water less. Mulch is your best time saver in the flower garden.

Tip #4 Best Fertilizer for Flowers.
Ideally, gardeners should run basic soil tests to see if they need to fertilize and how much. But as a rule of thumb, you can use a general purpose granular fertilizer or a slow release granular fertilizer with an analysis of 10-10-10 (the three numbers on the label) or similar. Read and follow the label directions for how much to use. Never use more than the amount on the label. Over-fertilized plants are more prone to pests and diseases; if in doubt, use less.

Tip #5 Water Flowers Correctly.
Most flowers prefer soil that is evenly moist yet well drained. This means damp like a wrung out sponge, not sopping wet and not dried out. It is better to water less often — but water deeply. To know if you need to water, dig into the soil with your finger. If it is still damp, don’t water yet. When you do water, apply it slowly and thoroughly. To be effective, the water must soak down to the deepest roots. After watering, wait a few hours and then dig down to see how far it went. Sometimes this is surprising!

BONUS Tip #6 Flower Garden Care: Deadhead and Inspect Flowers.
Remove faded flowers and discolored foliage promptly to keep your plants looking their best. Monitor your flowers regularly so you can catch any pest or disease problem early, before it develops into something too serious.

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