Luminous Sun

To create this garden (6m x 3m), you will need:

Plants

• 4x Dwarf Golden Barberry (zone 4)
• 6x Bressingham Ruby Bergenia (zone 3)
• 3x Green Velvet Boxwood (zone 4b)
• 6x Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass (zone 4b)
• 10x Blue Fescue (zone 3b)
• 10x Peach Flambé Coral Bells(zone 4)
• 1x Krossa Regal Plantain Lily(zone 3)
• 4x Golden Variegated Sweet Iris (zone 4)
• 3x White Delight Moss Phlox (zone 3)
• 1x Snowmound Spirea (zone 3)
• 1x Emerald Cedar (zone 3)
• 1x Maidenhair Tree (zone 4)

Other materials

• Potting soil (quantity varies depending on soil quality)
• Mycorrhizae
• Compost (quantity varies depending on soil quality)
• Mulch (to reduce weeding and watering needs)
• Garden shovel

1. Planning and Design

• Print the selected Floria garden plan information.
• The presented plan is a standard layout inspiration that you can adapt according to your existing design and the constraints of your land.
• Determine the desired final size of the flower bed and its exact shape (more rounded, square, rectangular, etc.).
• Measure and clearly mark the area of ​​your flower bed.
• Use stakes and string to precisely delineate the space.
• Allow a 12m diameter space elsewhere on your land if you choose to include the Maidenhair Tree. There are also some Maidenhair Tree cultivars that remain smaller. Ask your garden center or consult the Lemay Nursery catalog.

2. Soil Preparation

• Weeding: Remove all weeds (or grass) present in the area. Use a shovel, a hoe, or a sud cutter
• Soil aeration: Dig the soil to a depth of 20-30 cm to aerate it and promote drainage.
• Soil improvement: Incorporate compost and potting soil to enrich the soil and improve its structure. The amount will depend on the quality of your existing soil.

3. Planting

• Arrange the plants in the bed according to your plan. Adjust the spacing if necessary (the plan assumes mature plants).
• Water the plant thoroughly before removing it.
• Dig planting holes slightly larger than the plant root balls.
• Carefully remove the plants from their containers.
• Add mycorrhizae directly to the root ball to promote rooting.
• Place each plant in its hole, ensuring that the root collar (the base of the stem) is at soil level.
• Fill the holes with the mixture of soil, compost, and potting soil.
• Lightly firm the soil around the plants.
• Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil.

• Water regularly, especially during dry spells, ideally early in the morning, until the plants are well established.
• Mulch the soil to retain moisture (10 cm of mulch), limit weeds, and protect the roots from the cold.
• For a more formal and contemporary look, prune boxwood (buxus) once or twice each summer, depending on the shape you prefer (hedge or round).
• Fertilize as needed, depending on the plant type and season.
• Prune shrubs and conifers to maintain their shape and promote growth.
• Pruning shrubs and perennials (if necessary) is generally done after flowering.
• Monitor for diseases and pests.

* Boxwood (buxus) will remain more attractive if pruned with shears rather than hedge trimmers.
* It is best to wait until spring to prune Karl Foerster Feather Reed Grass to avoid freezing the roots.
* Gardening gloves are recommended when handling Barberry, as they sometimes have thorns.