Planting Tips

Want to grow a garden? Every type of flower is different, and they need different care. Here are some tips.

Sunflowers:
* Sunflowers need extra sun, so plant them in a place that gets lots of it.
* Plant seeds 1 inch deep, six inches apart, so they have room to grow.
* If you don't plant them in the ground, make sure to use a large pot for the roots.
* The pot should drain well, or the plant can be damaged.
* They also need plenty of water, so keep the soil moist (but not soaked). For the first month, water it deeply once a week. After that, water it lightly every day.


Daisies:
* When you first plant daisy seeds, it's ok to put them in clumps together. However, once they begin to grow you will have to move them about a foot (12 in.) apart so that they have room.
* Daisies also love light, so they should be in the sunniest place possible.
* When it doesn't rain, water regularly.


Roses:
* Choose an area that gets at least 4-5 hours of sun a day for your roses.
* Roses don't like to be near many other plants, so give them a little extra room.
* Roses also don't like to grow int he same place that another rose bush used to live, so if you need to choose such a spot you should replace the soil.


Dandelions:
* Plant dandelions in May or early summer.
* The seeds shouldn't be in very deep (1/4-1/2 in.), and the seedlings need 8-12 in. apart.
* While they don't need too much care, dandelions sometimes spread in the garden- so watch and keep them in check.