Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

The bright sunny color of sunflowers can bring a smile to your face. Their long, strong stems wave in the wind as if they’re saying hello. These cheerful flowers can make for an easy yet unconventional hedge or border around your home. Below are some tips to help you get started.

Since there are a variety of sunflowers available, choose one that isn’t too tall or short for your home. Once you have chosen the type of sunflower, start growing the seeds indoors at least six to eight weeks before the last frost in your region. This will give your border a head start and enable you to create the ideal environment for the plant to thrive.

Before planting the baby sunflowers, make sure that it’s in an area that is well-drained and facing east to southeast (these flowers require full sun). For a more diverse border, choose different types of sunflowers and plant the tallest ones in the back.