If you want to add some personality to your flower garden, you don’t need to look far for some incredibly clever ideas. Wheelbarrows and wagons are a classic alternative to raised beds. Some creative gardeners can even turn an old car into a giant flower bed.

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Even something as simple as a “spilled” flower pot can add a ton of charm to a garden design. Or you can take inspiration from attractions like Disney World or Busch Gardens and paint a literal picture with your colorful flowers.

Whatever you decide to do, remember to prioritize your plants’ wellbeing. Planting flowers too close together or in a container with no drainage will cut their lifespan significantly. And be prepared to replace old flowers to maintain your design.

2. Container Flower Garden Ideas

There are many reasons why installing an in-ground garden bed might not be an option. You could be a renter. You could be relocating in the near future. Or you could just not want to disturb your existing landscaping.

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All these scenarios, and many others we didn’t list, are great opportunities to build a container garden. Container gardens can be as vast or as compact as you like. You can also employ strategies to save floor space, like hanging baskets, a vertical garden, and planter shelves.

Another great thing about container gardening is how portable it is. If you live in a harsh climate, just move your collection into a garage, shed, or sunroom for protection. Many small trees and shrubs will survive year-round in a container — if it’s big enough!

3. Backyard Flower Garden Ideas

The most obvious locale to start a flower garden is, without a doubt, in your backyard. Chances are you have plenty of space back there to install a flower bed or two.

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Despite what you might think, flowering perennials are lower-maintenance in the long-term. Yes, they require pruning once in a while. But if you fill your entire garden with annuals, you’ll need to plant, remove, and replant every year.

Designing a beautiful garden isn’t hard — the flowers do most of the work. Choose a color palette and stick to it. Remember, “all colors” is a valid option. You just need to maintain balance throughout the garden space.

4. Border Flower Garden Ideas

Lush, overflowing garden beds feel like something out of a fairy tale. While flower gardens are gorgeous, you certainly don’t need to sacrifice your entire yard to enjoy their beauty.

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Border gardens are an excellent way to add color and texture to your landscaping. They can also help organize an outdoor space and make it feel more put together. Play around with raised beds and interesting foliage to make your border garden more dramatic.

Along a walkway or patio’s edge are both great places to install a border garden. However, you can also create a border around your lawn. You can use landscaping stones for a strict division or allow your flowering plants to trail over the edge for an organic look.

5. Vertical Flower Garden Ideas

There are two main reasons to employ vertical gardening in your flower beds. First, to save on space (and grow more flowers). Or, second, to fill a vertical surface with pretty blooms.

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