Space

• If you have limited space for flower beds, then manipulate the perception of your yard size in one of the following ways. Use cool color tones that appear to be a farther distance to the eye than warm tones. Continue your flower landscaping from the ground, to window planters and all the way up the face of the home's walls with flowering ivy on trellises. This also creates the illusion of more space.
  
  

Time

• If you want to enjoy the benefits of flowers in your landscape, but you're limited on the time you have to maintain the beds, there are several things you can do. First, choose perennial plants that come back year after year and don't have to be replanted. Also, use plants that are native to your USDA hardiness zone so they will thrive with little fuss from you. Invest in a drip irrigation system to limit the time you have to spend watering your flowers. Place mulch on top of the beds to retain this moisture and keep weeds away so you don't have to spend time pulling them.
  
  

Money

• Flower gardening can be done in thrifty ways by taking several measures. First, learn to propagate your own plants instead of buying new ones. Take cuttings of healthy, disease-free plants to start new ones. Many plants can even be split with a sharp spade while they're still in the ground. Another cost-saver is growing your own flowers from seed instead of buying seedlings or full-grown plants. The most economical way to keep a flower garden is to collect seeds from your own plants.
  
  

If Creativity Is Your Only Guide

• If you are not facing any floral landscaping challenges other than the need for inspiration, then let your creativity guide you. Start by identifying the style of your home. Is the existing structure reminiscent of the English countryside or a southwest pueblo? Take note of your home's color scheme and building materials and let that dictate the choice of flowers and pottery materials. Once you make any changes to your floral landscape, don't be afraid to experiment and play around with your ideas until you find what works best and makes you happy.