{"id":13708,"date":"2015-05-28T04:53:57","date_gmt":"2015-05-28T11:53:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gardenerstips.co.uk\/blog\/?p=13708"},"modified":"2015-06-01T10:59:34","modified_gmt":"2015-06-01T17:59:34","slug":"free-flowing-planting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenerstips.co.uk\/blog\/flowers\/free-flowing-planting\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Flowing Planting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenerstips.co.uk\/blog\/flowers\/free-flowing-planting\/attachment\/free-flowing-planting\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-13710\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13710\" title=\"free-flowing-planting\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenerstips.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/free-flowing-planting.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenerstips.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/free-flowing-planting.jpg 500w, https:\/\/gardenerstips.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/06\/free-flowing-planting-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In my garden I have developed a style known as &#8211; free-flowing planting.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>There is no structure to the planting<\/li>\n<li>I do selective weeding, to keep out pernicious weeds such as bindwind and horsetail.<\/li>\n<li>Many plants are self-seeded like the daises which are indigenous to the area.<\/li>\n<li>I encourage tall plants which blow around in the wind.<\/li>\n<li>I have encouraged self-seeded plants to grow in clusters in the grass.<\/li>\n<li>Be bold and encourage large areas of particular flowers.<\/li>\n<li>There are no hard and fast rules<\/li>\n<li>It is important to learn to enjoy nature&#8217;s beauty and variety and not to need strict formal planting regimes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a title=\"Front Garden by tejvanphotos, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tejvan\/7363070474\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7073\/7363070474_c8c46ef8d8.jpg\" alt=\"Front Garden\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Self seeded Nigella spring up around Acers<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Garden by tejvanphotos, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tejvan\/7363074014\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7239\/7363074014_657ffe12c9.jpg\" alt=\"Garden\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>At this time of the year, daises are a big part of the garden. Simple yet effective, they bring a smile to your face.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Front Garden by tejvanphotos, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tejvan\/7363071224\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7221\/7363071224_0361f11b17.jpg\" alt=\"Front Garden\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The mixed planting looks good in the evening sun.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Garden by tejvanphotos, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tejvan\/7177847853\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7230\/7177847853_4ed6d34d82.jpg\" alt=\"Garden\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Aquilega are another self-seeded favourite.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Garden by tejvanphotos, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tejvan\/7363074770\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/farm9.staticflickr.com\/8014\/7363074770_ee56e84dbd.jpg\" alt=\"Garden\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The pink roses are one of few selected plants. This pink rose has thrived amidst chaotic planting.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Garden by tejvanphotos, on Flickr\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/tejvan\/7363077398\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/farm8.staticflickr.com\/7089\/7363077398_a8a5cd4631.jpg\" alt=\"Garden\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A long garden is broken up with planting in middle of lawn.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenerstips.co.uk\/blog\/gardening\/design\/tips-for-planting-in-groups-and-drifts\/\">Tips for planting in groups and drifts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In my garden I have developed a style known as &#8211; free-flowing planting. There is no structure to the planting I do selective weeding, to keep out pernicious weeds such as bindwind and horsetail. Many plants are self-seeded like the daises which are indigenous to the area. I encourage tall plants which blow around in the wind. I have encouraged self-seeded plants to grow in clusters in the grass. Be bold and encourage large areas of particular flowers. 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