Why Do B&Bs Need Flower Gardens?

Part of the spring ritual here at Chez Sven is mulching the gardens. I love flowers, and we have extensive beds, developed over the years with lots of TLC. A bed & breakfast owner needs flowers, I say to myself, to gather in bunches and place on bedside tables in all the rooms. Fresh flowers are an extravagance people do not offer themselves on a regular basis, so their presence in a B&B room provokes a positive response. Flowers make guests feel special.

The mulch will keep in moisture during the hot days of summer. This year we chose a mixture with manure for soil nourishment. Since organic fertilizer went down prior to mulching, the plants are getting a double dose of fortification ...

In April, the garden provides daffodils, forsythia, and soon tulips! How about a trip out to Cape Cod for the upcoming long weekend? We still have availability, and the Corps of Army Engineers plans to stop repair on the Sagamore Bridge to facilitate access for the holiday ...