Annuals Articles
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.
Over the years, we have surveyed gardeners to ask about their favorite flower colors. Pink is always high on the list of favorites. It’s a huge color category ranging from the lightest shades of baby pink to vivid fuchsia and every shade in between. Since it’s a top favorite, let’s take a look at some of our newest pink plants to warm up your garden.
It is so hard to let go and sometimes you don’t have to!
The LSU AgCenter has named Supertunia Vista Bubblegum petunia (Petunia x hybrida 'Supertunia Vista Bubblegum') the Louisiana Super Plants selection. This is the first petunia cultivar named a Louisiana Super Plants selection, and it's well-deserved recognition given the outstanding performance of this petunia in trials and in Louisiana landscapes.
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. Which type 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.
Show your American spirit this summer by planting red, white and blue container recipes for your front porch or patio. It's time to let these star-spangled colors soar!
Click on each recipe name below to view the ingredients and planting plan you'll need to get this look in your own containers.
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.
Take a closer look at Graceful Grasses® Prince Tut™ dwarf Egyptian papyrus and see how you can incorporate some garden royalty into your garden.
