How to Plant a Garden to Save Money on Flowers for Your Wedding

Flowers can be a huge expense when you are planning a wedding. If you plant a garden ahead of time, the money you save on flowers can be used for other wedding necessities. Using flowers that you grew yourself can help personalize the decorations and give you a sense of accomplishment as well.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Flower bulbs or seeds
• Space for garden
• Gardening tools

1. Decide what types of flowers you want in your wedding. You will want to choose flowers that will be in bloom at the same time of year. You can usually find this information on the bulb packages.

2. Plan your wedding around the time the flowers will be in full bloom. If you want to have your wedding at a particular time of year, you will need to find flowers that will be in bloom during that season.

3. Pick a good location for your garden. Depending on what types of flowers you decide on, you will want your garden to be in a location that will be the most accommodating to the flowers. Some flowers require a lot of sun, while others do not. Find out what is best for the flowers you’ve chosen.

4. Plant the seeds or bulbs in the garden. Follow the instructions for the flowers you’ve chosen for the correct planting procedures. If you are unsure, check online or ask someone at a garden center for help.

5. Water the garden regularly. Find out how often the flowers in your garden should be watered and follow the schedule. Read the watering instructions carefully or the flowers may not be ready for your wedding.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose flowers that are easy to care for if you are not used to having a garden. Some flowers require little care, and if you are busy, this would be the way to go.
• Follow the instructions for the flowers in your garden to a tee. If you want the flowers to look good, you will want to take good care of the garden.
• Choosing wildflowers can make a great wedding bouquet. Wildflowers are very colorful and require little to no care.
• Don’t let pets near you wedding flower garden. Pets have a tendency to dig and this could be disastrous if you plant a garden for your wedding flowers.
• Don’t pick the flowers too early. Wait until the last possible moment to pick the flowers so they will not wilt before the wedding.
• This is not something that should be done when you have no prior experience as a gardener.