Including flowers in your landscape design is a great way to enhance your outdoor spaces. However, with so many options available, it can be difficult to know which plants will look and thrive the best on your property. Here are some key tips for choosing the right blooms. 

How to Select Flowers to Use in Landscape Design

1. Determine Aesthetic Preference

Flowers come in all colors, textures, shapes, and sizes. When deciding on a color palette, you’ll want to pick shades that complement your home’s exterior and other features of the landscape design. If you want a monochromatic appearance, stick with different tones and variations of the same color to promote balance and harmony. However, if you’re going for more visual interest, you might decide on a contrasting color scheme. 

2. Test the Soil

Every flower species requires a certain type of soil to grow in. As such, you must know what kind of soil you have to ensure you get flowers that will flourish. You can test the soil for each space you want to plant in by using a specialized test kit or sending samples to a laboratory to be analyzed. Be sure to factor in the soil’s pH level, drainage, salinity, and nutrient levels, as well. If your soil isn't right for a certain flower, you can elemental sulfur, aluminum sulfate, or sulferic acid, as needed.  

3. Consider Climate

Whether or not a flower will do well in your landscape design also depends on the climate in your area. This means you’ll need to check the region’s hardiness zone, which is a numerical scale designed to show which plants are most likely to survive winter conditions. Understanding what zone you’re in will help you avoid planting flowers that won’t hold up against the elements. You should also measure the amount of sunlight and shade each planting site receives, since different flowers may need more of one or the other.

For help transforming your property into a work of art, turn to Sharp Lawn Inc. in Lexington, KY. They can assist you in creating a beautiful landscape design that captures your vision and provides year-round enjoyment. Backed by over 35 years of experience, this family-owned and -operated company is proud to deliver high-quality results with expert flower selection and installation services. Call (859) 253-6688 to schedule a consultation, or visit them online for more information on their offerings.