Instagram and Pinterest are full of pictures of wonderful gardens. Gardening magazines have tons of examples of huge colorful gardens as well. There are many places you can look for if you need some ideas on growing your garden. But when it comes to choosing the right plants, it’s a little bit different. There are many flowers and plants that we see in pictures but are hard to find. They all look beautiful, but at the end of the day, it all comes down to your taste and what you want.
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Roses
Roses will never go out of style. Whatever you do, you can’t be wrong if you choose roses. It doesn’t matter if you’re growing a garden or buying a birthday gift. Roses are appropriate whatever the case may be. And the best thing about them is that you can plant them wherever you want to. You don’t need a ton of space to grow roses and you can do it even in the smallest garden. Some breeds of roses are resistant to potential diseases and are very easy to maintain. Some of these breeds are Coral Drift and Oso Easy Pink Cupcake, but there are many others as well.
Creeping Thyme
Creeping thyme is one of these plants that create nice little bushes and fill up the space. Its variety of colors from purple to pink makes the atmosphere more pleasant. Not to mention the pleasant smell that creeping thyme has. This is the main reason many people use it for home cooking because the plant is edible as well. It’s not hard to grow them and you can combine them with a few other species. Creeping thyme will attract butterflies to your garden which makes it even more popular. It makes your garden more colorful and interesting. The only thing you need to care about is the weather because it needs to be warm. So when the winter comes, make sure you have something to protect them from cold weather. Other than that, creeping thyme is also a good plant for tea. Especially when the winter comes or during the flu season.
American Beautyberry
American beautyberry is an interesting plant that will bloom over the entire year. And it’s one of the favorite plants of bird-lovers. This is because the plant itself attracts birds as they enjoy eating its fruit. The plant has small purple berries that grow during the year and birds love them. So if you want to have company, you know which plant to choose. And yet another great thing about it is that the maintenance is very low and it’s very easy to grow them. Once you plant the beautyberry, the effort to maintain it is minimal. And that makes it a great choice having all the benefits in mind.
Edible Berries
This is one of the most practical things you can do in your garden. Having edible berries in your garden will make it both colorful and useful for you. Especially if you have small children that will come to pick the fruit and enjoy it. These can be strawberries, blueberries, currants, forest fruit, and many others you can also include. They are very easy to grow and you’ll be glad you’re having them. It doesn’t even have to be a ton of them all over your garden. But having a few species here and there will make a difference. You’ll have a smile on your face each time you see the fruits. It won’t be over the entire year, but during the spring and early summer, it will be a pleasure having them.
Hydrangea
Hydrangea is a plant of hundreds, if not thousands of varieties. They are one of these plants that will bloom during the most beautiful time of the year. That makes it even more perfect as the plant starts growing in the early summer and lasts for months. The smell of hydrangea is wonderful and yet another great reason to have them. They can grow up to 8 feet so you want to be sure that they have enough space before planting them. They need space to grow but it’s very easy to maintain them. Certain species of hydrangea can change their color as they bloom. But that’s not something that happens with all of them, so don’t be disappointed if it doesn’t happen. If that’s important to you, you might as well research before you buy. This way, you’ll know what species you should buy if you want to have that changing color effect.
Peppermint
Peppermint is a great choice if you want more green color in your garden. They are very easy to maintain and they grow very fast. They can also take up a lot of space so you want to have that in mind when choosing where to plant them. But if you want to get rid of mosquitos, having mint in your environment is a perfect choice. You’ll also be able to use it for cocktails or tea later on. You’ll have a ton of it and you’ll be able to use it over the entire year. You can even grow them in pots if you live in an apartment and you need some mint for tea. It’s doable and yet it’s very simple to do because it’s very cheap to get some seeds.
Meadow Sage
Meadow sage is the perfect decoration for any backyard and the perfect choice for beginner gardeners. They are famous because of their long flowers with many shades of purple and pink. The plant itself is very colorful and can fill up a ton of space. This makes them perfect if you need a nice colorful background behind the small plants. They will attract a ton of bees so you want to have that in mind as well if you’re afraid of them. Hummingbirds are one of their common guests as well. So if you love all these kinds of small animals, combining meadow sage with creeping thyme is a great choice. You’ll have plants that are easy to maintain and that are beautiful and very colorful.
Arkansas Blue Star
Arkansas blue star is yet another great choice if you’re looking for a nice interesting flower. They are very unique because of their looks and combination of colors. It’s very popular because of its ability to change colors over the year. Its star-shaped colors start growing in light blue colors during the spring. Then they slowly start getting some green, and then some shades of gold when the fall comes. This is something that makes them very interesting and unique compared to other flowers. They are very easy to maintain as well. They are able to grow in direct sunlight as long as you water them regularly.
Cosmos
Cosmos is yet another plant that attracts insects like bees and butterflies. But it also attracts birds, so don’t be surprised if they come to visit you as well. Cosmos is perfect for summertime because it’s the time they blossom the most. When the summer comes, you’ll be able to see them bloom to their fullest potential. Especially if you plant them in many different colors. It will be a nice little garden rainbow. They are also very easy to maintain and they don’t need any kind of specific care. They love direct sunlight and all you need to do is to water them occasionally. And when you do, make sure to do it when the sun goes down. You don’t want to ruin them by watering them during the day. So if you want to have more birds, insects, and small animals, this is another plant for you. It’s a perfect combination if you already have meadow sage and creeping thyme.
Clematis
Clematis is one of these plants that buy privacy for you. There are many different colors and sizes of clematis and they are all wonderful. They all have the climbing ability which makes them perfect for any kind of wall or object. They can create a nice shade and a nice wall to protect you from curious viewers. So if privacy is something that you find important, be sure to think about clematis. They are very easy to maintain and they enjoy direct sunlight which makes it much easier. They will start blooming during the spring and continue during the rest of the year. Clematis is mostly popular because of its recognizable violet flower. But again, you can find many different colors and sizes.
Butterfly Bush
Butterfly bush is one of these perfect spring plants that create a specific pleasant smell. There are no people that know what butterfly bush is that won’t stop smelling the flower. They are very popular because of their specific smell. They love the sun and they are perfect for springtime. As the name itself tells you, the butterfly bush is attracting butterflies. So if you’re an insect lover, here’s another plant you might consider having in your garden. It’s easy to maintain one as it only requires some water occasionally. Its colors vary from light purple to dark pink as there are many different ones. They can grow up to 8 feet so you want to find an ideal location for them before you plant them.