Growing Annuals in the Garden - Page 5 of 5 - Fine Gardening

Learn all about starting seeds, planting, and growing annuals in the garden.

  • Design

    Four Bountiful Summer Bloomers That Are Easy to Grow From Seed

    For beautiful, bountiful borders, consider adding lots of annuals for cutting. When grown from seed they are very affordable, and if you keep cutting them for bouquets they will keep…

  • Design

    Some Favorite Plants

    Today’s photos come from Kelly Gage in North Carolina. An unusually heavy December snowfall for North Carolina totaled 15 inches! It wasn't fun to drive in, but it sure was…

  • Design

    Enjoying the Process

    My name is Kathy, I live in Royal Oak, Michigan, and I have gardens everywhere around my home. I love to garden, and I spend a lot of time outside.…

  • Article

    Patriotism in the Garden

    Sharon Vickers has shared some incredible photos of her garden in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, with us before (if you missed the most recent ones, check them out here and here)…

  • Design

    Change Up Your Garden!

    Today's photos come from John Erskine of San Carlos, CA. I've been gardening on this property in San Carlos, California, for 18 years. Originally the backyard had nothing in it; I've…

  • Article

    Paradise by a Pond

    Today’s pictures come from Linda Tutwiler in Pell City, Alabama. Here’s what she has to say about her garden: Our garden every year seems to get better and better. My…

  • Article

    How to Use Annuals in Your Garden

    Years ago, I created a long, deep perennial border that I could enjoy and critique from my kitchen window. I was happy with the size and shape of the bed,…

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    Design

    Cool-Season Annuals

    Enjoy these pretty, easy-to-grow flowers when the temperatures are brisk

  • Using Perennials in Pots
    Design

    Using Perennials in Pots

    Save money by choosing plants that you can transfer to the garden at the end of the year

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    How-To

    Potting Soil Recipe for Annuals

    Just as creating a healthy soil environment is crucial for your in-ground plants, providing a suitable growing medium for your container plants is a key factor to success. Most gardeners…