So last fall we ripped out some evergreen bushes were the new flower garden currently is. In this post I’m going to tell you how to design and plant your own.
First, choose an area. It needs to get as much sun as possible. Clear the area of any weeds, rocks, or bushes. We cleared the bushes ourselves, then let the chickens take care of the weeds. We then planted flowers (all annuals for maximum color) then put down cocoa mulch 2 or so inches deep. This is important for keeping weeds down until the flowers fill in the garden, and it also keeps the ground moist.
Just so you know, I have not fertilized at all, not counting the chicken manure from when they were weeding it. And it is still the most amazing flower garden I have ever seen!
Good flowers I recommend planting:
Petunias, both the spreading kind and the regular kind.
Zinnias. Add lots of these for plenty of color.
Coleus. These fill space and are very colorful.
Cosmos. These are great for the middle of your flower garden.
Thanks for reading!
1: Butterfly Bush
2: Coneflowers 
3: Daisies 
Daisies! I chose this flower since they grew and spread this year a lot! Their flowers are also spectacular as you can see from the above photo. If you don’t already grow this plant, I hope you consider getting some. They support butterflies, and bees, and are a native plant to North America. I recommend checking out your local garden center or nursery for plants.
