How to Design a Full Sun Perennial Flower Bed

Having a full sun perennial flower garden allows you to plant specific perennial flowers. Honing in on the plants that grow in this environment helps to create a long-lasting bed that constantly evolves over time. When designing the bed, plant perennial flowers in varying sizes, shapes and bloom colors for balance. Plant flowers for every season to ensure the flower bed is always in bloom. With a little pre-planning, you know exactly what you're putting into the design, saving time and money in the long run.

Perennial flowers

Instructions

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  Research each perennial's ideal growing environment, including light requirements and soil type, to determine where they are suited in the flower bed. Observe the bed daily to calculate the amount of sunlight the garden space receives, as full sun plants require four to six hours of direct sunlight per day.
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  Sketch out a blueprint or drawing to refer to as you begin planting and to enable a quick change in your design. Blueprints also help to prevent unnecessary digging in case of a last-minute change.
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  Start at the back of the perennial flower bed and work your way forward to create a balanced design. Begin planting perennials that bloom in early spring to ensure color throughout the season.
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  Plant perennial bulbs like iris and daffodils in the middle of the flower bed and low-growing perennials in the front. Space them out around trees and pathways to enhance the garden.
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  Plant tall perennials in the back of the flower bed to create a focal point and backdrop to the garden. Scale the plans to fit the size of the bed so as to not overwhelm the space. Space them out so they don't encroach on other perennials.

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