Annuals Articles
Annual lobelia (Lobelia erinus) blooms prolifically for months, with a trailing, spreading or bushy habit that’s perfect for containers, lobelia hanging basket displays and landscape plantings.
If you are looking to get a jump on your vegetable garden, starting seeds indoors is a great option to consider. You can start vegetable seeds up to 6 weeks before the last threat of frost has passed, then transplant or move them outdoors after the frost-free date for your area.
Coleus is a tropical plant with striking foliage often grown as an annual. A highly popular bedding plant during Victorian times, this member of the mint family is easy to grow, rewarding with months of continuous color.
For continuous color in the landscape, few plants rival verbena, making this verbena growing guide essential for gardeners. This low-maintenance annual or perennial needs little supplemental care, yet rewards with months of bloom.
Deep golden yellow flowers are a great addition to your garden.
Accessorizing a porch, patio or deck with beautiful hanging basket flowers is a great way to maximize your outdoor space. Combine plants with upright, mounding or trailing habits for a “thriller, spiller, filler” effect. Mix and match varieties with flowers and foliage in different shapes and colors. Move baskets around the yard or switch out new plants for a fresh look all summer long.
Wondering how to create a tropical garden and make your garden look and feel more tropical? We’re sharing ten ideas for tropical garden design elements plus handy lists of heat and humidity tolerant annuals, perennials and shrubs in this fun article featuring tropical plants for hot climates.
For long-lasting color and sheer drama in the landscape, few plants rival ornamental sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas). Grown for its showy, exotic-looking foliage, this fast-growing heat lover comes in various colors and forms.
Have you been wondering how you can make the front of your home look more welcoming? Explore these ten ways you can enhance the exterior of your home, by following suggested advice on how to boost curb appeal with flowers—from simple steps you can take to boost curb appeal today, to bigger projects that will require a little more time and muscle.
Many gardeners, including me, love to have flower beds bursting with color all season long. As you might guess, there are thousands of annuals, perennials, and shrubs available to plant in your garden. While we all have favorite plants that we return to year after year, it’s also great fun to add new options to your plant palette. Brand new plants are often a sirens call but don’t overlook older plants that just haven’t quite taken off yet. Here are 12 plants that deserve a chance to steal your heart. Once they’ve taken root in your garden and your heart, be sure to share the secret with your friends!
