It can help to make a chart of the areas you’d like to plant, and then mark off “partial” or “full” for every hour you check on the areas. Keep in mind that you may have to perform maintenance including deadheading and separating flowers. Make sure to leave space between plants so that you have room to access them . Build your garden in small steps. Start with a small flower bed, say a patch that is 5 feet (1. 5 m) by 5 feet (1. 5 m) or less. A patch that size has room for around twenty to thirty plants with perhaps three types of annuals and one or two perennials. [2] X Research source Put your garden in a noticeable area. If you plant your garden in a forgotten corner of your yard, you may very well forget it, meaning it could die off without you knowing. However, if you stick it someplace you can see it every day, you’re more likely to be reminded to provide the care it needs. [3] X Research source

For a less labor-intensive route, place layers of cardboard all over the area. [5] X Expert Source Ben BarkanGarden & Landscape Designer Expert Interview. 2 June 2020. On top of the cardboard, lay out a covering of compost. The soil covering should be at least 3 inches (7. 6 cm) thick. Leave the covering on the ground and wait about four months until the sod dies off.

If you can’t dig into the soil, you can leave the organic material on top, and after a few months, it will become a part of the soil.

Also, make sure the flowers you want to grow are zoned for your area. You can look up your zone online or ask at a local nursery. Some perennials to try include daylilies, pansies, irises, lamb’s-ears, black-eyed Susans, Russian sage, and roses. For annuals, try zinnias, marigolds, cosmos, and sunflowers. You can also mix and match annuals and perennials for the best of both worlds.

Some containers are meant to be placed into the ground with the plant because the containers are biodegradable.

Label the seeds, and keep the soil moist to help them grow.

It can help to use a heating pad meant for seeds. It goes under the containers, which can keep the soil warmer, promoting growth. If using a grow light, remember you shouldn’t leave it on all the time. It should only be on for twelve to sixteen hours in a day.

Follow directions for each type of plant to see how far you should space them out. Generally, spacing is based on how big they get when they are mature.