I want to plant some flowers in my yard. Whats the best time to plant?

Question

Also, what plants will do better in the shade vs full sun.
Thanks.

Answer 1

You question has a few variables so there is no single answer. It depends on when you want the plants to bloom, and what type of plants you want to grow.

Do you want them to return year after year, or do you have a lot of time to do continual maintanence. I have a very busy schedule but love gardening in my spare time so I recommend plants that are perrennials - the ones that return year after year. Annuals are planted and will die in the winter or after they have flowered.

There are bulbs that you could plant now for summer blooms like Daylillies, or Asiatic lillies.

Spring blooms like tulips, daffodils, and crocus need to be planted in the late fall before the ground freezes. If oyu want this particular type it is too late to add them into the garden but you could buy blooming bulbs and keep them in decorative containers.

A good rule of thumb for planting is watch you local plant store, home depot, or Lowes. They keep plants in season - meaning that they keep them in stock in the season they should be planted. Sadly you tend to get what you pay for with plants, higher priced items may be due to availability, health, size. Be careful that plants you purchase are healthy not wilted, rotting, or pest infested.

I also recommend taking a walk through out your neighborhood and seeing what types of plants you admire. Most gardners love to talk about their plants and will be happy to tell you the type, some may even give you a clipping in season so you can attempt to grow your own.

As for the sun shade specification. There is a spectrum of Full sun, part sun, part shade, and shade.

Answer 2

best time to plant is after the last frost
shade plants
ferns
hosta
lilly of the valley
bleeding hearts

Answer 3

it depends upon where you live as to what and when. plant after it is no chance of frost. plant when the grass starts to grow.

go to a local nursery, farm supply, lowes, walmart ask their advice. there are hundreds of types for shade and for sun. i cant say without knowing your location and soil type.

Answer 4

first i have to know where you live to know when to plant, easier to go to a local garden shop, they know all about it, i live in the desert south west, we can start with some plants now, most everything has to manage in full sun here, shade plants for cooler temps are things like hostas, some daylilies, ferns, wildflowers from the woods, your garden shops know. see them.

Answer 5

well you plant bulbs in the fall, seed's or plants, after the last frost.in mid march, maybe late march.

Answer 6

Here are a few links. Hope they help.