Flowers tend to be heavy feeders and require a lot of nutrients. If your soil is sandy, or if you’re not sure what your soil quality is, consider adding a biodegradable mulch. Pine bark mulch will break down nicely over the course of the summer and you can turn it under next spring to improve the quality of your soil.
To enjoy colorful flowers no matter your soil type, plant hearty varieties, such as
- asters
- black-eyed susans
- gaillardia
All 3 of these are perennials, which you can split and spread out next year.