![Designing Annual Flower Beds<br />Getting Started:<br />Determine the square footage of the garden space (length x width)<br />Calculate number of plants needed: 2 plants per square foot<br />Sketch a plan on paper<br />Choose plants the fit the location: sun/shade/wet or dry<br />Develop of list of what plants and how many of each to take to the nursery (give yourself options and limits)<br />Preparing Beds:<br />Wait until soil is dry to avoid compaction (roots like lose soil)<br />Remove old plant material and weeds<br />Till and incorporate ORGANIC matter (i.e. compost not top soil)<br />,[object Object]](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/handout-annualflowerbeds-100629083007-phpapp02/85/Handout-annual-flower-beds-1-320.jpg)
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- 2. Color
- 3. Texture
- 4. Balance
- 5. Repetition
- 6. Unity
- 8. Select Plants using guild below developed by Temple Square (percentages in parentheses reflect formula used at Ogden Botanical Garden)
- 9. This list provides only a few examples - there are many more plants to choose from. The flower bed should fit with your home and reflect your personality <br />