How do you know which throw in to use in the garden, and where?
There are several reasons to plant both in your borders, beds, and containers.
What Are Annual Flowers?
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Annuals live for only one season.
At that point, they must be removed and replaced.
There are benefits to using annuals in the garden.
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If growing from seed, theyre an economical choice too.
They grow quickly so they provide instant appeal to the yard.
Some plants are tender perennials that are grown as annuals outside of frost-free zones.
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Annuals, or plants treated as annuals, include:
What Are Perennial Flowers?
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Unlike the one-and-done annuals,perennialscome back year after year.
They bloom one or more times a year and then go dormant until their blooming season arrives again.
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Native varieties support the environment by hosting pollinators and insects, and providing seeds for wildlife.
Perennial determination can depend on where they are grown though.
In colder areas, they may need to be overwintered or treated as an annual.
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Popular perennials include:
What Are Biennial Flowers?
They combine the showy displays of annuals and the longer lifespan of perennials.
These are plants that require two years of care to establish themselves before blooming.
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Popular biennials include:
Can Annuals Last Longer Than One Season?
It is possible to make your annual flowers perennialsin a wayby reseeding annuals.
Some annuals can also be overwintered.
The Grumpy Gardener explains, “There are two kinds of ‘annuals.’
The first are true annuals, like cosmos, larkspur, bachelor’s-button, celosia, and common sunflower.
After they flower, they set seed and die.
The second are tender perennials we treat like annuals because of our cold winters.
How To Choose Between Annuals And Perennials
Undecided as to what to plant in your yard?
You don’t need to plant a lot of flowers to make a big impression.
Sometimes it takes several seasons to figure out what works in your garden.
“If you don’t like the look, you’re free to try something different next year.
Browse some of our favoriteearly-blooming perennials and annualsto start planning for spring.
For sweltering Southern summers, chooseheat- and drought-tolerant flowers.
