Planting flowers- Which should I do first...mulch or plant flowers?
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Plant the flowers and then put down the mulch... since it is humid there consider a rubber mulch made from used tires... does not mold need replacement every year.... Check with a LOCAL nursery... to find plants that will do well in YOUR area
Plant flowers first, and then mulch. That way, the mulch stays fresher looking.
Varigated Lirope is a good perennial, and day lillies
First plant the perennials in amended soil. Check with garden center for
there recomendations for your area. Plants will absorb some moisture
from the humidity. Next use natural mulch which will decompose and
add nutrients to the soil. Read labels carefully. Died much often includes
materials that can be can be hidden by the dye. Forgot to mention larger
plants such as 2qt or larger will assimilate easier with less watering. And,
leave a couple of inches around the base open for better water absorbtion.
Working in weeper hoses around the plantings under the mulch will slowly
water without evaporation and conserving water. Good luck.
I would put down weed barrier, then cut out holes for the plants, then mulch. Daisies, salvia coneflowers and sunflowers all stand up well to heat. You might check at your local nursery for more suggestions.
We put in the plants first then brush the mulch aside a little to plant, then just move it back around the flowers. As for mulch, we like the cedar mulch, it smells good and helps with bugs. For flowers, I would go to your local nursery and ask them exactly what is best in your area. Tell them what will get sun and what won't get much. They'll be able to guide you to the best choices.
I would put down weed barrier then cut holes and plant. If budget is tight use cardboard for weed barrier. If they have a half-dead plant section purchase those they come back to life.Dig extra large holes for the plants add amended soil and your new plant. Then add your mulch. If bed is close to house use the money saved on weed barrier and half dead plants to buy rubber mulch so you dont attract termites to your house. Good luck
Yes...Thank you!