If you have an Aldi Garden planted in your front yard, chances are you have one of the top 25 finds in the country. It is no wonder; Aldi is known for bringing low cost, high quality produce to consumers nationwide. Their main product line is flower landscaping with flowers. You can landscape with flowers any time, year round, but there are a few things you should keep in mind before starting.
First, you may be tempted to order a German Winter Crocus to liven up your Aldi garden, and you will find some good deals if you look in the right places. But, German chrysanthemums, pansies, daffodils and all kinds of crocuses are pretty much a dud. If you really want a crocus or two, go to a florist. They know what they are talking about. And, even if you do get lucky and get a crocus, it will be a shade or light color and not a deep color like a pansy or a gouldian violet.
Second, pay close attention to your Aldi flower list. Most of the top 25 finds come from New Zealand, and you cannot order these in the United States. There is a different season for these plants, depending on where they are in the world. You should plan your flower garden around the time of year they are in bloom. If you start planting at the wrong time, you are setting yourself up for frustration.
Third, try to use as much local product as possible. Germans and New Zealanders only use German chamomile, pansies, and a few other species. Your Aldi list may tell you all kinds of amazing flowers, but that does not mean much if none of them are from your own area. Most Aldi flower shops do not specialize in any one type of flower. If you have a local nursery, talk to them about which plants they carry that are suitable for your garden.
Fourth, do not settle for the first few flowers that you see in the catalog. If you see that a plant is attractive, buy it. But, keep in mind that the flowers are listed according to how much they weigh. If you are going to order this, you will need to know the weight of each plant so you can calculate an accurate weight. Otherwise, you will just find that the flower never comes down to the right size for your garden.
Fifth, remember that you cannot make an appointment with Mother Nature. The best way to ensure that your flowers arrive on time is to pick them yourself. Pick them when you get home from work. This will save you a lot of time and gas.
The good news is that many of the plants that you find at Aldi Garden are in excellent condition. In fact, many of them are even in better shape than they were when you bought them at the store. This is because they are shipped from different regions all over the world. In this way, they are exposed to the freshest conditions and the most ideal conditions for growing.
So, what should you expect from these plants? They should be healthy. They should be in attractive colors. They should be free from insects. And they should last a long time.
Of course, this does not mean that the plants are flawless. There are some that you will need to trim weekly or every other week. You will also need to water them frequently, especially if you are growing flowers that have a deep root system. If you do this, your Aldi garden will stay healthy and will reward you with blooming blooms all summer long.
Before you purchase your plants, however, read all of the instructions carefully. Make sure that you know how to water your plants and which types of fertilizers are right for your garden. Most importantly, talk to someone knowledgeable about plants who can help you make the right choices before you start shopping.
One thing that you might want to consider is whether or not you want to plant annuals or perennials. Annuals will bloom for one season and then disappear for another. Perennials, on the other hand, will live for the entire year without you having to water them. However, you must remember that the Aldi Garden Plants comes in a variety of forms. It can be as simple as a flower bed or as ornate as a full landscape design.