The sound of birds singing, leaves and flower petals in branches and twigs of trees began to appear, the wind blowing a little cool, overcast skies and sometimes torrential rain. All of this started coming of spring in America. For nature lovers and those who like to be the turn of the season, such an evocative atmosphere of hearts, it feels alive again after a snowy winter long. To describe the atmosphere of the turn of the season like that, Americans have a phrase, "In like a lion, out like a lamb. April showers bring mayflowers ". The expression is interpreted, which is still cold in March accompanied by wind and rain, but gradually became cool and rainy in April to produce many flowers.There is not spring in a tropical country. If we live in a country which has only two seasons, such as Indonesia, we do not see any changes in plants and trees. Meanwhile, in a country like America has four seasons, in spring it is today, the plant shoots emerging from the earth. Plant lovers began to clean the garden while waiting for the flowering buds. Some of them also grow new plants are expected to grow in the summer around July-August.
The uniqueness here is that there are types of flowers and plants that grow according to the season. Plants were classified in the annual, and perennial species. Type of annual means of this plant life throughout the year except autumn and snow, such as petunias, pansies, marigolds, globe candytuft and zinnias. For these types of vegetables like cucumbers, tomatoes, chilies and beans. So this kind of plants should be planted again next year.
Meanwhile, perennial plant species that is eternal, it will grow back each year without having to grow it again. So, once planted, these plants will grow again in spring or summer of next year. Flowers that is eternal, among others, sakura, Snapdragon, tulips, daisies, roses, lilies, gladiolus and daffodils. Vegetables that we need not re-planting of them, basil, raspberries or strawberries, kiwi and cherry. Stargazer lilies and gladiolus flower is fragrant, usually bloom in early summer, around mid-June to July and age sunflowers bloom could last until September. For fans of vegetables, they can enjoy the fruit after the plant was aged 60-70 days, such as tomatoes, cucumbers and beans. The difference is that in Indonesia, vegetables and fruits planted by most farmers who have vast land, it is rarely planted by people living in urban areas. Whereas in America, those who live in the middle kotapun many who like to plant vegetables and fruits, even on a small piece of land in front of the house and inside the pot to plant dwarf types of fruit, like apples and peaches.
What about the price and how to get it? Type of annual flower seed prices are usually much cheaper than the perennial type. In America, annual flowers range from $ 1.00 to $ 3.00 in small pots. While this type of perennial $ 4.00 and above. However, perennial flowers are usually purchased in the form of tree roots or shoots. As an illustration, for 15 tulip bulbs can be bought with a price of $ 6.00. To shoot tree that has been as high as one meter, priced at around $ 10.00 to 50.00, according to the type tree.
In America there are many places of interest sales, both the stalls, in the green house farmers or in the shops building tools that both sell many flowers, vegetable seeds and fertilizer. Large companies selling flower seeds, fruit and vegetables also offer mail-order or mail order. If consumers are interested in one of the catalog that they send, consumers can order it either with a blank immediately available, via phone or internet. This purchase plus shipping charges range from $ 6.00.
Americans enjoy the garden into the fall months of October, when the leaves change color to flowers golden yellow, orange, red, and dark brown, which creates its own beauty.
