I wanna start a flower garden but i don't know what to plant?

i am new at this so i need plants that will be fairly simple to keep healthy and don't require extreme amounts of work

I wanna start a flower garden but i don't know what to plant?
Hi ! you didn't mention what zone you are in nor how much sun light your planting area gets.





What ever you decide wait till after the last frost to plant or put plants outside. Generally after Mother's day





Anyhow , I have some tips for you!





Here is a list of direct sow ( just plant right in the soil) easy flowers!





* Zinnia: Tall and very colorful. Sow seeds directly in soil in a sunny area. requires very little care but produces BEAUTIFUL tall flowers. Look http://www.gardenguides.com/plants/info/...


* Cosmos: Tall , mostly small pink/maroon flowers on lacy fern like plant. Super easy just sow seeds in sunny spot and water.


*Nasturtium: Vine like , mounding plant. Mostly pretty orange/yellow flowers on beautiful big leaves.. Grows in poor soil, with very little care. Also super in a hanging basket...thrives on neglect! look http://www.gardenguides.com/plants/info/...


*Marigolds: Pretty ball like flower, mostly yellow or light orange. You can buy seedlings or direct sow your own. Works in partial sun to sunny spots.LOOK http://www.gardenguides.com/plants/info/...


* Morning Glory : It's a super easy vine that grows blue flowers. requires sun! Start from seed near a fence or support and watch it go crazy ! Look http://www.gardenguides.com/plants/info/...


Sunflowers: Everybody loves Sunflowers ! Very easy to grow from seed. They just need sun and a some water ! Poor soil is OK too ! Makes people stop and stare. Try to find Russian mammoth variety seeds( walmart) They grow 10-12 feet high !


Look http://www.gardenguides.com/how-to/tipst...





You can also buy seedlings in a tray ( called a flat) at a local nursery. Just wait till after the last frost to plant outside! That's AFTER Mother's day.


Here's a list of super easy Annual seedlings to try !





Inpatients: Great for shady spots ! Super easy only requires water to produce INCREDIBLE flowers! Space your seedlings about 8 inches apart and water and before long you will have a18- 24 inch carpet of flowers! They last till a good frost! A great flower to start with ! works great in containers too ! Just remember to WATER !


New Guinea Inpatients: Similar to above just bigger and brighter and better in sunnier spots !





Don't forget summer flower bulbs !





Here's the easiest and best !


Begonias ! If you want great color and have shade try Begonias !


Also Dahlias are great ... they come in some many beautiful colors and are EASY ! also work great in pots !


Got sun ? Love Tropical looking flowers Try Cannas ! Or Elephant Ears! If you like BIG TROPICAL FOILAGE !


Try looking at burpee.com or park seed. These websites will give you ideas. Go to local nursery to buy and ask questions!


Also , try planning your garden on paper.. Don't forget to have fun and keep little notes about your plantings. This summer try looking at your friends and neighbors flower gardens for Next year's inspiration !
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Reply:Plant anything you want! I am a HUGE gardener myself! If you have a balcony, or a place that gets a lot of sun, you should plant some tomatoes. Tomatoes do great in the sun! Pansies also live for a very long time! You should plant pannsies, daisys, roses, and tomatoes, they all live for a very long time! Good luck on your garden!
Reply:If shade or part sun...the easiest plant is impatiens'!! Water them every few days and they will really fill out. I used one color in my flower bed and it looked great!!!!
Reply:Before planting anything, amend the soil. Get some compost and dig it into the bed. bury some used coffee grounds. Your plants will grow much better and have less disease.


As for what plants, depends on how much sun you have and what colors you like. Also if you want perennials or annuals.


For sun, it is hard to beat Profusion Zinnias. They bloom all summer, and are self cleaning. That means you don't have to pick the dead flowers off, the plant grows over them with new flowers. Also red salvia is nice, and attracts hummingbirds. Also full sun annual.


Good luck, and take care of the soil, you will be happy with the results.
Reply:There are lots of flowers that are easy to grow. Bedding plants such as Begonias and Impatiens grow very easily as do Petunias, Zinnias and Marigolds. Learning the difference between annuals and perennials will help you to plan a garden that will bring you satisfaction and enjoyment all season long, and proper planning will ensure that there is always something new coming into bloom as the gardening season progresses.
Reply:Go to your local garden center and look around to see the variety they have. Gardening can be such a good hobby. And it doesn't have to be a chore. Mulching your best friend in keeping plants from drying out. This also keep you from watering all the time. Also available is a weed fabric to deter weeds from coming up. I've been an organic farmer for 30 years . Mulching save a lot of work and time but still have good results from your garden. By doing this you will enjoy you garden.
Reply:Try Mary Jane, it´s easy and profitable !