Annuals Articles
Supertunia petunias are some of the most versatile plants you can find. They are fantastic landscape varieties and look awesome when planted in a monochrome swath of color or when several colors are mixed. They also perform beautifully in patio planters, hanging baskets, window boxes, raised beds…actually, in any spot that gets at least four hours of sun a day. Six or more hours of sun a day helps maximize their flower power. If you live in a more northern climate, several hours of afternoon sun is the key to getting the best possible flower show.
Do you find dark plants intriguing? Could your garden use a little more mystery? A goth garden might be just your style. Check out these ideas for designing a goth garden and the enchanting elements one might include.
No one wants to see summer’s splendor end, but by growing the types of fall garden plants you’ll read about here, your garden can continue to be bursting with vibrant colors well into fall. A flourishing autumn garden includes a mix of many kinds of plants including fresh cool season annuals, grasses with prominent plumes, and fall perennials with fantastic fall foliage. Take your pick to see what kind of natural portrait you could paint in your own colorful fall garden this season.
Studies show spending time in gardens and green spaces or directly nurturing plants, is healthy for us. In fact, hospitals often use surrounding gardens and plants in therapeutic programs. This realization also leads to another great reality; we need to plant, protect and conserve our plants and green spaces.
Whether you decide to go all-in to plant an all-white moon garden or would prefer to just add a few white or silver plants around your patio, we have some great options for you. These 25 white flowering and silver plants will work perfectly for such a design. Find a great mix of annuals, perennials and shrubs on this list that will work in containers and landscapes.
It’s container gardening season! Whether you’re new to growing plants in pots or want to do a quick check to make sure you’re not making any simple container gardening mistakes, you’ll find something useful in this article. Let’s get started with practical container gardening tips.
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A Guide to Understanding Light Levels in Your Garden
Full sun, part sun, part shade, full shade...what exactly does it all mean? And how do you know what you have in your own garden when evaluating garden sun exposure? Let's take a closer look at light levels so you can be sure to select the right plants for your containers and landscape based on proper plant light requirements.
Trying new flowers in my garden is one of my favorite things to do—the sheer possibilities make me a little giddy!
It’s true—we all want to create interesting, dynamic flower beds, so here are a few tips to help you accomplish your goal this season.
Looking to fill a few large spaces in your garden beds quickly? Check out this useful pictorial guide to fast growing plants including annuals, fast growing perennials and shrubs for landscapes.
