Planting a flower is no simple thing. There are many steps involved in this process. You need to devote yourself to the Earth, putting in as much effort as the Earth is putting out to keep you alive. Every second you fill your lungs with oxygen should be a second of thanks. Planting one flower may seem like nothing, but a thousand people, each planting their own flower will make a huge impact on this world.
The first thing you need to do is clear out a plot of land for your flower. I would advise you to scope out all possible areas, before digging. I learned that the hard way, when I walked in the house with chipped, dirt encrusted nails and a bug or two tangled in my hair. Anyway, you want an area with lots of sunlight, but not so much that it will dry out your flower. See, that's the hard thing with planting a flower. There is always too much or too little. It's up to you to find that perfect balance where life thrives.
The second thing you need is a flower. Again, I would advise that you pick your favorite flower, as you will be taking care of it daily. (You wouldn't want to be around a flower you can barely stand to look at!) Now, this is the hard part. You need to transfer the flower from its' original pot to the ground. A helpful tip is to squeeze the pot to loosen the dirt first. The flower and the dirt will slide right out. Once you successfully remove the flower and the dirt, transfer it into the soil, patting it down snugly. You can even pour some water into the soil to help the dirt loosen up and to help the flowers' roots stretch out. (I'm no gardening expert, I've just always done it this way) It will take a couple days to find out if the flower accepts its new home. Imagine if you had to switch homes. Getting torn out of your old life, all your roots gone. So give it some time, the flower will be worth it in the end.
Now, all you need is dedication. You need to visit your flower rain or shine. You need to know your flower like your own child. Find that perfect balance of water and sunlight. Tear out any leafy green predators growing nearby. Most of all, love your flower. See its natural beauty and praise it. Tell it that you love how gentle it is. Its delicate pale green stem swaying so slightly in the wind, like a kind old grandma on her rocking chair in the early morning rays of light. Tell it how much you envy the strength it contains. How your petite little flower can stand upright and thrive through the worst of thunderstorms. Who knows, it might reproduce and long after you've left this earth, a field of flowers may grow where you've rested, providing life for the next generation.