How to Make Flower Gardens

Flower gardens can add a touch of beauty to any yard or landscape. They can be made as small or as large as you want and made in any shape desired. You can decorate the flower garden with mulch or decorative stone.

Items Needed:

• Flowers


• Mulch


• Potting soil


• Garden decorations (optional)


• Shovel


• Border bricks

1. Plan the garden before you create it. Decide where you will put it, what types of flowers you will use, whether you will use mulch and whether you will use any decorations.


2. Purchase the flowers, mulch, potting soil and shovel needed to create the garden. Organize your items, and place them near the garden site.


3. Clear out an area of your yard for the flower garden. Remove any grass or weeds, and dig a few inches into the dirt.


4. Outline the garden with the border bricks.


5. Dig a hole for each plant. The hole should be deep enough and large enough to cover the flower's roots. Add a small amount of water to each hole before placing the flower inside it.


6. Place the flowers in the holes, and center each one so that it stands straight up. Fill the loose dirt around the flowers to hold them in place. 


7. Add a 1-inch layer of compost underneath the flowers. This helps make the soil richer and makes the flowers grow better.


8. Water the flowers often, and add plant food if necessary or desired. Sprinkle mulch around the flowers to help hold the soil in place and to add a decorative touch to the garden.