2021 Floral Landscape

Jun 14, 2021 | Garden, Maggie Lane Designs

This is a re-post from last year but with spring here, it has me thinking of different ways of planting this year. I thought I’d put this post out again for those of you who are looking for planting ideas especially if you want a colorful yard and links to where I purchased my plants and flowers. My goal was to bring in the hummingbirds and butterflies and I’m proud to say I made it happen! We had the most adorable baby hummingbird and it’s momma last year and many different butterflies. I recently found a great article on what color of flowers to plant depending on what birds you want to have in your yard! If you are interested, let me know in the comments and I’ll put a post together for you.

I had so much fun last year working out in the yard, I documented our shed revamp and floral design! Check out 2021 Floral Landscape (Part 2) post!

Happy Monday everyone! I couldn’t wait to share this post because it’s bright and cheerful and that was the outdoor look I was going for this year! Here is my 2021 Floral Landscape and backyard bliss with colors blooming from spring to fall! When we bought our house, we were fortunate to have the landscape done around the house but I was also blessed with almost an acre of great space to do what I wanted with. So I set out to do something every year and build on my ideas for a lush yard. If you have ever done any landscape, it’s both full-filling and expensive. If you are not hiring a landscape expert, it’s best to plan out your projects. Any questions about gardening, visit www.BloomIQ.com for more help!

The floral aroma throughout my yard is amazing this year. We have bees, butterflies, and a hummingbird that visits us every morning! With trips to Bedner’s Greenhouse and Lowe’s (pink daisies and grey lanterns), I was able to accomplish all of my goals! Scroll through to see how I brought our yard to life with color, florals, and plants that thrive in full sun. I created 7 combination containers, 8 herb containers including parsley, rosemary, thyme, and arugula and infused already potted floral containers and hanging baskets from Bedner’s Garden which you will see more of on Wednesday’s post!

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Blue Marvel

Sage Salvia

Attracts butterflies
Deer resistant
Attracts hummingbirds
Blooms in easy to mid summer and repeats in the fall
Plant in well-drained soil
Full sun
Reaches height of 10-12”
Perennial – which means that it comes up every year
Hand water until established
Striking purple flower spikes
Makes an outstanding cut flower, fresh or dried
Great for a mixed perennial garden

Marguerite Dwarf

Sweet Potato Vine

Brilliant foliage
Stunning in mixed containers
Won’t overtake other flowers
Plant in full sun 12” apart
Stands 6” tall
Trails 12”

Canna

Cannova Rose

Plant in full sun
Water 2-3 times per week until established (I water every night because I combined Cannova Rose, Sweet Potato Vine, and Sundenia together)
Abundant flowers on compact, vigorous plants
Very versatile
Gives a tropical feel to borders, beds, or containers on patios, decks, and porches
Grows 30 – 48” tall
Space 7 – 10” apart
Attracts butterflies

Sundenia Dipladenias

For more information, see www.suntorycollection.com

Full sun
Great for hanging baskets or pots
Pot with plant climber
Flowers spring to fall
Offer the large flowers consumers love in mandevillas but nova compact manageable plant
Use in patio plant, hanging plant, conservatory plant, bedding plant, balcony plant
Water regularly
Keep soil slightly moist
Fertilize: To generate new growth and profusion of flowers in spring and summer, use a controlled release fertilizer

The key to creating lush containers is the soil. Make sure the bottom of your container has a combination of drainage material such as small rock and dirt, combine your fertilizer and soil, add in your plant, and then surround your plant with more soil and water thoroughly. Keep your plants hydrated every day and deadhead any brown leaves or dead foliage.

If your local garden shop has gardening classes, take one! They are so beneficial and full of knowledge. See if your local garden center has a dedicated one-on-one service for individuals to meet with their landscape artist to answer any questions you may have.

Make sure your container is large enough for the specific plants you want to use and do not combine full sun plants with plants or flowers that do not like sunlight.

Remember rain water is the best for watering. If you can build something that collects the rain water and is an automatic watering system, it saves you time and helps your florals to flourish.

You also want to make sure that you do not over water or under water. I purchased from Amazon automatic watering tools both in glass and plastic. You can fill the tubes up with water, use the spike to insert them into your hanging baskets or container and the water will release as your plant needs it.

I hope you enjoyed this flowery post. Stay tuned for Wednesday where I show you my tear shaped floral garden, new bird bath from Lowe’s, and more pictures of my landscape with some tips to help with your gardening needs. Enjoy!

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8 Comments

tonja on June 14, 2021 at 6:43 pm

It’s so pretty and colorful and cheerful a great place to have your coffee and tea and play with the dogs 🙂
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- Bobbi on June 14, 2021 at 9:45 pm
  
  Thank you so much! We have been spending so much time this year on our back patio and our side porch. We even cooked breakfast on our new griddle grill. The yard is blooming! I can’t wait to share more pictures on Wednesday. And yes, we are enjoying our Puppy Paws Coffee Company tea and coffee! Everyone needs to order the Rottweiler…our favorite!
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Sharon on June 14, 2021 at 8:43 pm

So pretty! I am always looking for deer resistant plants for Innsbrook. We have so many trees, so a lot of shaded areas.y
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- Bobbi on June 14, 2021 at 9:42 pm
  
  Thank you! We have deer in our neighborhood as well so I’m always reading up on deer resistant plants. The Sylvia’s have not disappointed! You can also plant Day Lillies. They bloom a gorgeous yellow flower, mound up, are good ground cover, and are hearty. They also work in shaded and full sun. I’ll be including those on my blog post on Wednesday.
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Barbara Bolduc on June 14, 2021 at 8:45 pm

Love, love, love the flowers! I didn’t know you were so good with flower design and informative with their names and all. I’m impressed Bobbi jo! Looking forward to see your new bird bath and what else is in store. 👏👏❤️
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- Bobbi on June 14, 2021 at 9:39 pm
  
  Awh thank you so much! I really enjoy working out in the yard. My goal is to create a landscape that comes to life in the spring and blooms through fall.
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Carla D Evans on June 14, 2021 at 9:37 pm

All your pictures are so pretty but I especially love that you caught a bumble bee on one of your plants!! 🐝 🤗❤
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- Bobbi on June 14, 2021 at 9:51 pm
  
  Thank you. I know…isn’t that awesome! He was so cute :-).
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