Get ideas for growing annual flowers and plants in your garden. See how annuals can add personality and get tips for creating a cohesive design.
This week I’d like to talk about the plants that go in those containers–specifically blue flowers for shade pots. MY LATEST VIDEOS Why blue? First, because I love the look of a monochromatic blue and purple color scheme. And second, because the most asked question about my garden is “...
sun requirementsFull sun to partial shade height1’-2’ hardiness zones2-11 Once grown primarily for its medicinal usefulness,Calendula makes a very attractive, bright addition to the ornamental flower garden. It also has beautiful, edible flowers with petals that make a beautiful tea or addition...
Garden Lobelia Lobelia are often seen in hanging baskets with its blooms spilling over the edges. botanical nameLobelia sp. sun requirementsFull sun to partial shade height10 to 24 inches hardiness zones9 to 11 These small dainty flowers make great hanging baskets or potted plants. The flowers ...
Great for baskets, but will require part to full shade. The bonus with this one, as the name suggests, is that the flowers are very fragrant. Geranium Big Eeze Annual A perfectly shaped plant with sturdy branches that hold vibrant coloured large headed blooms. This is one of the best ...
5 Ways to Garden in Winter One traditionally pictures a winter garden as stark and bleak, banked with snow and leaves. Just under the surface, however, a winter garden can teem with life. By Gerlinda Grimes Annual Flowers Image Gallery Annuals are primed to germinate quickly when conditions ...
“For some of you, the plants we call annuals might actually be perennial. To learn if the ‘annual’ you are looking at is an annual for you, you need to compare the plant’s hardiness zone to the zone in which you garden."
It is important to remember that while annuals are incredibly easy and versatile in the garden, no two are alike. There are three main types of annual flowers, hardy, half-hardy and tender. Hardy Annuals - These are plants that will handle the cold. They can be planted in the fall or...
1. Planting and spacing:Plant transplants closely so they fill in quickly. Usually, the tag will say to plant 8 to 12 inches apart, so pick 8 inches for a great show of flowers more quickly. I actually take a ruler into the garden, or measure off the spacing with my trowel. If the...
Sun Exposure:Full sun to partial shade Soil Needs:Well-draining, rich, moist soil Viola, Pansy The Spruce / Evgeniya Vlasova You may still have some pansies from last spring languishing in your garden beds. Look around and see if they are perking up for fall.Violas(Viola spp.)andpansies...