Articles listed under “annual”
Save marigold seeds — July 21, 2009
Did you know that you could save seeds from this year’s marigolds for next year’s flowers? Marigold seeds ripen easily on the plant if you don’t deadhead all of the spent flowers.
Container challenge plan — May 12, 2009
Here’s a deck planting that really makes a great first impression.
Slide show: Reseeding annuals — May 5, 2009
Reseeding annuals are not only beautiful, they’re great buys. Plant them once and for years after you get new plants for free!
Black nightshade — March 3, 2009
This rambling, 1- to 2-ft.-tall annual weed blooms all summer with clusters of star-shaped white flowers with yellow centers.
Gerbera daisy — December 23, 2008
Who doesn’t love a daisy? Gerberas produce flowers up to 4 in. in diameter atop single, unbranched stems, making them excellent for cutting.
Saving sweet potato tubers — October 21, 2008
Instead of buying new sweet potato vines every year, try saving the tubers.
Using containers in borders — August 26, 2008
Containers aren’t just for porches, patios and decks — you can also put them in your perennial borders. Here are some tips to help you decide where to place the containers.
Nasturtiums in salads — August 5, 2008
Not only are nasturtiums beautiful garden flowers, they’re edible! Add leaves and flowers to salads and summer pizzas for a spicy, peppery taste.
‘Victoria’ mealycup sage — July 29, 2008
What could be better in a summer border than a lush mass of blue flowers? ‘Victoria’ is one of the best sages for massing, and the flowers and foliage are denser than many other species.
Designing with marigolds — July 8, 2008
Marigolds are some of the most versatile annuals you can grow. They will blend with almost any color in your garden and have a variety of heights.
‘Gift’ zinnia — May 6, 2008
This heirloom zinnia is the perfect addition to any garden, regardless of age. This all-red variety hails from Russia, but has been grown in North America for a long time.
Plants deer avoid — November 27, 2007
While there’s no such thing as a deer-proof plant, there are definitely ones that deer don’t crave.
Starflower — July 31, 2007
Once starflower starts to bloom, nothing stops it until frost. Like many butterfly plants, this one prefers, in fact needs, heat to bloom its best. So there’s no point setting it out into your garden until all danger of frost is past.
