Summer bulbs for a personal colour accent
Every garden owner dreams of having a summer garden full of gorgeous flowers. And to enjoy this summer dream, spring is just the right time to start planting. Summer bulbs have exactly what it takes to add a personal colour accent to the garden. For inspiration, consider the colour palettes of sunny orange, serene white, festive pink and luxurious purple. Which colour will you choose?
Summer bulbs accentuate your personal style
You already have a wonderful garden that expresses your personal style. Whether this is sleek and uncluttered, highly individualised, or just downright cosy and inviting, the style of your garden is already determined. So, what now? Make it even more attractive by adding summer bulbs! But how can summer bulbs enhance the carefully determined style of your garden? Here are some tips for adding to your enjoyment of summer bulbs no matter what style of garden you have designed.
What some ‘vitamin green’ can do for the community
Making your community greener is a wonderful idea because it makes your surroundings more attractive to get out and walk around in. But did you know that a greener environment is also better for you? Flower bulbs are perfect for giving your community an extra dose of ‘vitamin green’. This is because having flowering bulbs in courtyards, communal neighbourhood gardens, parks and other green areas helps people feel less stressed. And wouldn’t it be fun to get together with your neighbours to plant these summer bulbs? After all, it’s a nice chance to see one another and catch up on what’s been going on. What some extra ‘vitamin green’ can do for the community…
Top 10 summer bulbs
Summer bulbs make special gifts for planting in the garden – gifts with an exciting element of surprise. That’s because you plant them in the spring, when the winter is just over, and then, on a nice sunny day later that summer, they proudly show off their flowers. But what kinds are there to choose from, and which summer bulbs would the prettiest ones for your garden?
Time for summer bulbs, such rewarding plants
Garden centres are now fully stocked with summer-flowering bulbs. Even supermarkets and DIY stores have nice selections. So don’t wait too long: now is the time to choose just the right bulbs for adding extra colour to your summer garden. Summer bulbs are available in many varieties and sizes. Some are perfect for planting in pots, while others make ideal plants for the border. They all have one thing in common: they can tolerate little if any ground frost. So wait a while to plant them.
Fighting stress with gardening
It’s hard to imagine life without pressures and stress – they seem to affect everyone. Fatigue crops up more and more often, so it’s about time to take care of yourself. There’s nothing better for relaxation than being in your own garden. After all, a garden promotes mental health, especially when you do the gardening yourself! That’s because being outdoors and surrounded by plants helps to reduce stress. So have fun – get creative with summer bulbs. You’ll discover that it calms you down and gives you new energy. When you plant summer bulbs in the spring, they’ll be glorious that very summer. You can then create a pretty little seating area. Feel the stress slipping off your shoulders?
Tip: A small garden will do just as well. Even a balcony with plants will do the trick.
Plant summer bulbs for quick beautiful results!
Summer bulbs release your creativity and get you eager to add colour to your outdoor environment! For quick beautiful results, use summer bulbs. They are available everywhere, and you can choose from a wide range of colours: from pure white to red, from orange to deep purple. The advantage of these bulb flowers is that they are already bursting with their own supply of nutrients. That makes gardening a snap.
Four steps to enjoying summer bulbs
Everyone’s acquainted with them, right? Calla lilies, dahlias and lilies: summer bulbs that light up your garden with gorgeous flowers. Besides these stars of the show, there are also some mysterious strangers like Eucomis and Ixia: interesting, too, and really worth getting to know. Plant all of these unique little jewels in the spring to make your garden glow with colour all summer long. How to do this? It’s easy – just follow the four steps.
The Calla Lily: summer bulb of the year
The Calla Lily has been named the summer bulb of 2015. But this is no wonder when you consider that ‘calla’ means ‘beautiful’ in Greek. Its many colours and elegant shapes make it a beauty in the garden and on the patio.
Bulbs that naturalise make for ‘easy gardening’
Anyone who still doubts the virtues of flower bulbs will be glad to hear about bulbs that naturalise. Bulbs that naturalise make gardening a snap. Once planted, there’s nothing left to do: these bulbs can stay right where they are and produce flowers year after year. What could be better? Well, you even get more flowers year after year! This is because bulbs produce new little bulbs, and many even produce seeds. It’s like getting freebies for your garden.
