Annuals Plants

There is a wide range of annuals plants that will bring a great deal of color and texture to any backyard landscape. Annuals flowers are easy to plant, relatively easy to maintain with regular waterings once all danger of frost has past, and grow rapidly into full-grown plants that you can enjoy all season long. They are the perfect plants for beginner flower gardening!

I plant annuals flowers next to my patio, in planters and in a window box outside my kitchen window to add variety and color to my yard. One of my favorites of the annuals plants is the marigold. I think this is a long-time favorite of mine because it was my Grandma’s plant of choice for her glower garden design next to her patio. These annuals flowers are fun to plant, and filled out the space quickly and efficiently year after year.

Although I didn’t know it at the time, marigolds are known for their natural mosquito-repellant qualities. I'm sure this is the reason she planted them so close to the patio, and it is certainly the reason that I plant them next to my patio. Marigolds are very easy to grow, and can be started from seed right in the ground. Learn how to plant flowers by preparing the soil as an important first step in the process. Once the soil is prepared, place the seeds at the recommended depth, and then water lightly until the plants emerge.

All of the annuals plants should be watered regularly throughout the season to maintain their beauty. It is also wise to “deadhead” withered flowers to encourage new growth, and to fertilize regularly.

Before planting annuals flowers in your landscape, you may want to create a flower garden design that identifies which annuals to plant in that particular area. A flower garden design design will help keep you focused on the overall vision of the garden, and should help you identify the amount of plants you'll need in that particular area. I have found that while I believe the ideas in my head are fairly decent (I think) having a concrete design helps keep me focused, and produces a better result in the end.

The one note of caution I would add here is to be selective about where you locate you garden. Flowers will attract bees, so placing a flower garden near a patio or play area may not be a good idea.

It's a good idea to locate your garden in an area where you can enjoy it, like directly outside a window you frequently look out, but far enough away from where you "play" in your yard so that the bees do not disturb you.

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As always, happy planting!

To find out more about how to establish an annual flower garden (opens new window) follow this link.

Gurney's Seed and Nursery (opens new window) is one of my favorite online/catalog companies to order plants from. I have purchased apple trees and blueberry bushes from them, and lots of vegetable seeds. One of my orders failed to contain an item, and I found their customer service department to be friendly and easy to reach. The problem was resolved very quickly. Take a look for yourself!

Nature Hills Nursery (opens new window) has an outrageous supply of annuals flowers seeds to choose from, including wildflower seeds. The prices are reasonable, and you'll be able to quickly and efficiently add loads and loads of color to your landscape!

Henry Fields (opens new window) is another company I order from regularly. It has a little of everything including annuals flowers, grass seed, house plants, fertilizers, and more.....