Make your

this summer

In summer, the sun is shining, the birds are singing and the most exquisite flowers are in bloom. If you plan to include some flowers in your summer garden then you should take a moment to learn more about those flowers and flowering plants that are best suited to summer months and how to best care for them.

Not all flowers can withstand summer heat and some require a little more care than others. Make sure to keep all of these things in mind when planning your summer garden and choose wisely according to the type of care feel you’ll be able to provide.

Consider this your general guide to the various types of plants that are well suited for a summer garden and not necessarily those that should be planted side by side. Study the flowers you’re interested in including to ensure you keep those that love water and dislike sun away from those that thrive with little water and copious amounts of sun. It’ll take some planning to determine proper placement of these flowers for the most color effect and the best possible life for the flowers you choose.

The following are some fun sun loving flowers you might want to include in your summer garden. Geraniums are bright little splashes of color that are ideally suited for a summer garden. They happen to work well for creating borders or simply providing a highlight of color in a bed of green and do quite well in pots on their own or mixed with other colorful summer flowers.

The Hibiscus provides beautiful color that will lend a tropical feel to your summer garden. While they’re a welcome addition to many gardens, they may grow quite tall so plant them towards the back to allow the full array of color from all summer plants.

Marigolds are another popular flower for summer gardens. With a wide array of colors from which to choose, it’s no wonder that these flowers remain a favorite for sunny patches within the summer garden.

You can also plant shadeloving flowers. Most gardeners find heavily shaded spots within their lawns or gardens to be a particular challenge. Here are some ways that you can solve that problem. Impatiens are widely popular choices for shady spaces and provide a broad range of bright colors that are perfect for creating fun and bright borders.

The viola is another great brightly colored flower that is rather well suited for borders or potted arrangements, whichever suits your style and needs. Mimulus is another excellent choice to add color in your summer garden and they may tolerate partial sun quite well if you’re looking for a nice border plant.

Looking for more dramatic coloring in your summer garden? You might be interested in including Lobelia or ageratum, which both have beautiful blue hues and will stand out from the crowd.

While these flowers are only a small sampling of the many bright and beautiful plants that can make a real splash in your summer garden, they are a great place to start. Be sure to check out the color offerings of each flower and determine the specific care instructions of each to make sure they are not only to your personal taste, but also they make sense for the landscape and terrain of your garden. The planning stage of a garden is often the hardest work but the payoff will be bright and beautiful. You’ll be thrilled to show it off to every visitor you have in the summertime.