I would like to start planting flowers because I absolutely LOVE them. The only problem is that I know almost nothing about planting flowers. I can very easily find out how to plant flowers (how far in the ground/ how far apart) so I don't really need that kind of advice. I just don't know what kind of flowers to plant!
I'm a highschool student so I don't have that much time or money to spend on flowers but I do have sufficient time and money to spend on them. I live in Kansas so I have average weather... decent snow in the winter, and jacket worthy springs and falls. When should I buy and plant the flowers? Also, what are good flowers to buy following the previous criteria? I live in an open fenced neighborhood so I can't have flowers that spread extremely easily but I'd prefer to have ones that return each year (are those called perennials?). Last question: where to buy them? All help is appreciated. Thank you!