I need easy flowers and plants to put in an entrance walkway?

Question

We just bought our house last summer and we are totally clueless to landscaping. There is a flower bed about 6x1 right outside the entrance walkway. Ofcourse there is nothing but weeds in it right now but I would like to put something in there that is easy to maintain that can resist alot of direct sun. We're in Texas and temps can get up to 105. Any ideas? Also, do I plant seeds or the flowers you get in the little containers. Much detail is requested as I have no idea what to do.

Answer 1

A perfect plant for this location would be Portulaca or as it's sometimes called Rose Moss. First and foremost, the plant not only survives in heat, but thrives in it! Second, the colors of Portulaca are all the colors of the rainbow and absolutely brilliant in the intensity of the color. It will make your entry way a very showy focal point coming up to your house. Third, since the plant is also low growing it will probably spill over the sides of your walkway for even more color. Fourth, the plant is considered drought tolerant, but will thrive with occasional watering. Fifth, Portulaca likes a sandy loam soil---which you should have plenty of in Texas. Buy the Portulaca plants you'll find at your local nursery that are already established and growing---they usually come in 6 packs of small plants. For the area that you are looking to cover you'll need somewhere around 40 plants. Good luck!

Answer 2

The thing about bulbs is once they have bloomed, they are done for the year and then you will be left with the same problem.

You can plant bulbs now for spring color every year, probably a good idea if you are going to stay at this house for awhile. Plant them deeply, then you put annuals in right over them.

Annuals are plants that need to be replanted every year. You local nursery should carry things that will work in your area. There are lots of sun lovers out there, and if you water, a sun plant should withstand the heat.

Remember, where there is bare dirt, mother nature will put a weed, so once you get everything in, cover it with a thick layer of mulch to reduce weeds.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Bulbs would be good. Also New Guinea Impatients (they tolerate direct sunlight), some species of begonias, succulents, salvia...You would probably be better off with actual plants rather than seeds. You might also want to ask your local nursery (plant) what they suggest. They'll know the soil, water, and sunlight conditions the best.

Answer 4

try hgt.com. They have all the gardening shows on cable, & feature master gardeners & landscapers. They have video, pics, plant info & care tips. They can show you what will look & work best in your area.

Answer 5

there are lot of different kinds of flowers you can use, but at this time of year you could use bulbs, go to your garden center and ask them for a varity of bulbs in a few weeks time they will look a treat, get lots and lots of them, dont skimp.

Answer 6

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