When you think of any kind of gardening, the first thing that pops in your mind is gardening flowers. Flowers and gardening are almost synonymous. And being the dedicated gardener that you are, you'll naturally be tending your own gardening this year.

Flower gardening doesn't need to be limited only to spring or summer. If you do your due dilligence and plant ahead of time, your garden can be filled with an abundance of flowers for most of the year.

If you start by seasons, then for spring flowers, the best thing you could do is to plant bulbs. Any gardening center should have them, and if have a penchant for the exotic, and rare flowering bulbs, you can likely have the flower shop special order it.

Some of the most liked amongst flower lovers are early springtime Crocuses, and cheerful Snowdrops. Tulips though, are by and away the most popular of bulbs coveted by flower gardeners, and and come in a variety of colors, including a black-colored one, which is more like a deep maroon and one of those rare flowers I was talking about earlier.

Don't forget that all spring flowering bulbs should be planted in mid autumn, as this is the best time for them. Get any closer to winter and you're in danger of losing your bulbs altogether.

Moving through to summer, we discovered that perennials are a classic choice of gardeners as they produce blooms nearly constantly throughout the season, and sometimes beyond. With a little luck and care, you'll also find that the majority of your perennials will last through to next year, and the next, and, well you get the picture, right? You will also discover that as the years and the seasons wear on, your perennials will become heartier, and generally will become more abundant than they were when you planted them.

As autumn approaches the majority of all flower gardens are left bereft of anything but a few small hardy plants. If you're into more dedicated flower gardening however, that need not be your situation. Hardy, drought resistant species like Asters are among the many types of fall flowers available, and will look beautiful in late summer/early fall, Generally, autumn plants will grow to a good 3-4 feet in height, and have vibrant coloring, as well as the more serene pastel colors to choose from. Ornamental grasses are another classic choice and will nicely complement your autumn arrangement.

To finish up the year and your efforts at flower gardening, don't fret as there are many winter blooms you can get. Amaryllis, Hyacinth, and Narcissus are a few of the more common known flowers and are available in bulb form. If you want something a little more original, you could always try Winter Jasmine, or Winter Honeysuckle.

So, be at ease, take plenty of notes, plan, and buy to your heart's content. By the time its all said and done you truly will have a flower for every season, and your flower gardening efforts will be rewarded most bountifully.