The garden is calling.
Despite what some purple-thumbed folks might think, there are no breaks for gardeners, not even in winter.
Read on to discover flowers and plants you might put in the ground infall or winter.
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Violas and pansies grow best in partial shade but need a minimum of four hours of sunlight a day.
Cut back leggy pansies for new growth.
When firstplanting forsythia, water regularly until established.
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Once established, only water if it has been a long time without rain.
You shouldn’t fertilize your forsythia until a year after planting.
The vibrant wildflower is pretty drought-tolerant, but it does prefer to be watered fairly regularly.
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Ornamental Kale
Ornamental kale is related to edible kale but isn’t for yourkale salad.
If you are looking to plant yours in a container, confirm it has a drainage hole.
Delphinium flowers, also known as larkspur, thrive withregular wateringand fertilization.
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This tall plant does not do well in soggy soil.
Primrose
Few plants beat primrose for winter color, and they are extremely cold-hardy.
They need regular watering.
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Usehalf-strength fertilizerwhen regularly feeding these pretty florals.
Feed them lightly until they are established.
Want to cut them for an arrangement?
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We recommendsearing the stem endsin a flame before putting them in water.
Calendulas don’t like excessive heat and may need somepartial shadein the hottest months of summer.
Be sure to water them regularly, as they grow quite well in moist soil.
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Be weary though of overwatering, as this can cause root rot.
The gorgeous vertical blooms need regular watering (i.e.
one inch of water per week in times of no rainfall).
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Deadheading your snapdragons regularly with promote the best growth.
The small, tubular flowers are each about 1 inch wide.
you could also grow this fast-growing plant as atrailing vine, training it up rock walls and more.
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They’re perfect for shadier spots.
Various cultivars are available, and some can be reach up to 4 feet in height.
These low-maintenance bulbs need very littler water, andmost deerignore their vegetation and flowers.
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Hardy Cyclamen
Hardy cyclamens are small, herbaceous perennials that only reach about 6 inches in height.
Hardy cyclamen flowers are typicallyshades of pinkor white, with unique green foliage that grows throughout the colder months.
These small, purple flowers emerge in late winter as an early sign that spring is around the corner.
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Thepopular spicesaffron is actually sourced from a species ofCrocus.
Witch Hazel
Witch hazel is a fairly large shrub that can reach 20 feet in height.
Plus, depending on which species or cultivar you plant, witch hazel blooms are quite fragrant.
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These shrubs can also form thickprivacy hedges.
Small,snow-colored, drop-sized flowers bloom in early winter.
Flowers are white or slightly greenish, with some yellow.
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In winter, you’ll find these shrubs covered in dainty, pink flowers.
They bloom as early as January, and you’ve got the option to evengrow them in containers.
Camellias
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Camellias are evergreen shrubs or trees that have beautiful winter blooms.
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The blooms continue into spring, where they’re appreciated by songbirds and pollinators.
Its green, lobed foliage catches the eye, too.
Expect this plant to go dormant in spring and summer.
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Expect blooms from the ‘Christmas Pearl’ cultivar in March.
It depends on your location, but fall gardens are usually started in late summer.
However, in fall, you’ve got the option to start your winter garden.
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Broadleaf evergreens don’t fare well when planted in fall, because they can dry out during winter.
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