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03.05.2024 - 14:18 / finegardening.com
Annual plants are a garden designer’s secret weapon. Endlessly versatile and extremely showy, annuals add nonstop color without a high price or a lot of work. They are perfect for gardeners who crave change—from year to year or from one season to the next. And they offer instant impact for filling in bare spots between slower-growing shrubs and perennials. Summer annuals brighten gardens with flowers and foliage, while cool-season annuals bring interest to the winter landscape.
Summer annuals in southwestern gardens require a certain level of ruggedness to survive the heat. One of the easiest annuals to grow is native yellow sneezeweed (Helenium amarum). This golden bloomer features fine, feathery foliage, and thrives in full sun on lean, dry to average, well-draining soil. Yellow sneezeweed remains compact, growing 1 to 2 feet tall and wide.
Tropical locales south of the border bring a few favorite annuals, including the playful globe amaranth (Gomphrena globosa), which blooms its heart out all summer long. My favorite globe amaranth cultivar for Oklahoma is ‘Fireworks’, which dazzles with hot pink flowers standing atop 3- to 4-foot stems. Globe amaranth spreads 3 to 4 feet wide and lends an architectural element to the garden.
Dwarf morning glory (Evolvulus glomeratus) is another wonderful tropical annual. The stunning cultivar ‘Blue My Mind’ lives up to its name, with masses of true-blue flowers covering mats of silvery foliage growing just 8 inches tall and up to 12 inches wide. Both beauties love full sun and require soil with good drainage.
Using plants with flashy foliage is an easy way to add vibrant color to the landscape. Coleus (Plectranthus scuteleriodes, Zones 10–11) is the most common annual bedding plant
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Like many northern gardeners, I had red-hot poker envy for many years but ruled out growing them because of their iffy -chances of surviving winter in my region. However, I am very excited about some of the newer Kniphofia introductions we are growing at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Being able to overwinter a South African plant in the Midwest is pretty cool, right?
With the third series of the hit drama about to start and The Bridgerton Garden coming to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show later this month, now is the ideal time to invest in some new plants to bring a touch of Regency glamour and romance to your garden.
Jade is one of the most resilient plants you can have in your collection. Though it doesn’t mind a bit of a neglect, it will surely appreacite a right placement where it can multiply in size!
Planting grass is more than just scattering seeds on soil; it's an art, a delicate dance with nature's rhythms. The key to a lush, vibrant lawn lies in timing. Understanding the nuances of the seasons is crucial. Spring brings warmth and rejuvenation, making it an ideal time for sowing grass. As the earth awakens from its winter slumber, seeds eagerly germinate, taking root in the fertile soil. With ample sunlight and moisture, the young grasslings flourish, setting the stage for a verdant carpet.
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If you want a year-round climber that covers up the bland space in your garden, well, we have vines that will win your heart!
From online services to big box stores and local nurseries and garden centers, there are tons of different ways you can find and purchase plants to add to your landscape. Often, it’s a matter of finding the balance between convenience and quality. But is one option truly better than all the others?
Mother's Day is just around the corner—a time of year that can bring both celebration and reflection. For those who find their sense of home in people rather than place, a mother is often at the center. Her influence helps shape the decisions we make in the spaces we create for ourselves and our loved ones.
41 of the Best Pink Peonies for Your Garden
Bluestars are in the genus Amsonia. There are at least twenty-two known species, and most are native to the Eastern United States. All are in the Apocynaceae (Dogbane) family, so named because the milky sap is slightly toxic to dogs. Due to the unpleasant taste of the sap, Bluestars are deer- and rabbit-resistant. There are no known serious insect or disease problems.
For small spaces like shelves and cabinets where you would like to showcase green specimens, you want plants for shallow pots, so that they can be displayed in a limited room. For that, we have the most beautiful ones!