IF YOU want to add some colour to your garden but aren’t the best at keeping plants and flowers alive, don’t worry.
These five blooms are super low-maintenance but will instantly make you outdoor space look brighter just in time for spring and summer.
These flowers won’t give up on you if you forget to water them here and there but will still look stunning and give your garden a boost of colour.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, the gardening experts at Baycroft explained how to best care for the blooms and when to plant them by.
This tall flower might not be for everyone but it’s guaranteed to add loads of colour to your outdoor space.
You can add them to your boarders or stick them in pots for bursts of colour throughout your garden.
Just keep them in direct sunlight and protect them from harsh winds and you’ll reap the rewards.
Not only do Dahlias come in loads of different colours, but bees love them too, making them a great addition your your flowerbeds.
“Dahlias are fairly easy to look after but thrive best in well-drained soil in a warm and sunny spot that’s sheltered from the wind,” the pros explained.
Hold off on planting them until things have warmed up in May for the best results.
Depending on which type of Lilies you plant they can thrive in both pots and boarders.
The gardening experts explained: “Oriental lilies are better planted in containers as they bloom better in acidic soils, whilst Asiatic lilies thrive better in alkaline soil, making them a better option for the borders of your garden.”
Plant them by April so they can flower by summer and remember to keep them away from pets since they’re poisonous to them,
These cute flowers are great for gardens to break up the waves of bright petals.
Water them regularly and keep them in a sunny spot to see them thrive.
You can chose from different varieties of Daisies like Bellis Perennis and the Gerbera Daisy.
This colourful plat is perfect for shady corners of your garden as it requires much less light than other blooms.
The pros noted: “Light, fertile and well-drained soil is also essential for your begonia to bloom beautifully.”
Wait until late spring when the weather has warmed up to add them to your garden.
