Annuals Articles
Tired of growing the same few plants every year in your shade garden? Here are shade-loving plants to help you brighten up your space with showy flowers and fantastic foliage.
While northerners are filling their fall containers with traditional mums and gourds, gardeners in warm climate gardens are gearing up to begin a whole new gardening season that lasts from fall through winter. Let’s take a look at four non-traditional fall container ideas for southern gardens that reflect the warm mood and rich textures of the season.
Purple is the new neutral in the gardening world. It goes with just about any other color you pair it with, from contrasting oranges to complementary pinks and greens. The descriptors “blue” and “purple” are used loosely when it comes to purple flowering plants; they describe a whole range of these cool tones. Check out this list of thirteen purple landscape plants you’ll love in your garden.
Let’s think beyond the obvious and liven up our gardens and public spaces with bountiful containers filled with cool weather loving plants for fall. These striking plants offer seasonal color, rich texture and an unexpected twist on traditional autumn displays.
You’ve seen gorgeous container recipes in pictures, but how do you get that look? It takes some time to learn how to design container combinations like a pro, but we have a few key tips that will prompt a successful start. Let’s take a look at five guidelines for choosing container companions.
It is so hard to let go and sometimes you don’t have to!
What’s in a name? When it comes to Hibiscus, quite a lot. This common name encompasses several hundred species of tropical plants, hardy perennials and woody shrubs, commonly called rose of Sharon. Which types of hibiscus are you growing in your garden? This handy primer will help you spot the differences, identify which kind you have, and learn how to care for them.
The midsummer malaise can hit plants as the heat rises. Learn how to help your plants thrive despite the heat and summer heat stress in plants.
Whether you are a proud Canadian celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada or just someone who loves red and white flowers, the recipes below will have you feeling festive all summer long. Click on the recipe names below to view the components and how many plants you'll need to get each look.
As a busy gardener, you need low-maintenance plants. You want a beautiful yard with brightly colored garden beds, but don’t have the time or expertise to achieve the look you desire. Do yourself a favor and grow these easy annual flowers to guarantee success.
