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Annuals to Color Up a Southern Fall and Winter

Annuals to Color Up a Southern Fall and Winter

When the summer season ends for many areas of the country, Southern gardens can still enjoy a "second act" with fall and winter annuals! These colorful flower selections can take a little chill to keep that summer feeling right up to the first frosts.
Are Sunflowers Annuals or Perennials?

Are Sunflowers Annuals or Perennials?

What is a sunflower? Can sunflowers be perennial as well as annual? Learn more about some of the many plants commonly called “sunflower”.
All About Growing Annual Plants

All About Growing Annual Plants

The info you need to know to grow annual plants. We gathered all our tips about choosing which flowers to grow and how to take care of annuals.
Annual Flowers by Color

Annual Flowers by Color

Do you have a specific color scheme in mind for your landscape or want to color-coordinate flowers for a special event? We’ve created a list with pictures of some of our favorite annuals, sorted by color to make it easy for you to find your favorites.
No-Brainer Container Combinations for Annual Plants

No-Brainer Container Combinations for Annual Plants

Eight easy-care plant combinations selected by a team of experts for their beauty, plant compatibility and outstanding performance all season long. Includes a printable PDF with step-by-step directions and a supply list that you can take along for shopping.
How to Plant a Fragrant Shade Garden

How to Plant a Fragrant Shade Garden

Imagine a cool corner of the forest, green leaves above, soft earth below, a carpet of flowers, the air heavy with floral perfume. Actually, don't imagine it--build it yourself! In this article, we'll show you how to grow a heavenly-scented shade garden.
Heat and Drought Tolerant Annuals

Heat and Drought Tolerant Annuals

If you have hot, dry conditions that doesn’t mean you can’t grow beautiful and colorful plants. Take a look at these twenty annual plants that won’t wither when the temperature starts to rise, or the rains run low.
How to Plant an Annual

How to Plant an Annual

Learn how to plant an annual plant with these illustrated steps.
Top 10 Easy to Grow Annuals

Top 10 Easy to Grow Annuals

Ten super-easy, low-maintenance annual plants that can make this one of the most relaxing gardening seasons you’ve ever had.
Tips for Choosing the Best Annuals

Tips for Choosing the Best Annuals

Do you walk into a garden center and think, "Where do I even start?" We know the feeling, so we have put together our pro-tips on choosing the best annuals to make your experience enjoyable!
5 Fabulous Annuals to Try this Spring

5 Fabulous Annuals to Try this Spring

Five great annual flower options for gardeners ready to try something new and different.
Know Your Plants – Annual vs. Perennial

Know Your Plants – Annual vs. Perennial

Learn the differences between annual and perennial plants and how to decide which type of plant is best for your gardening needs.
frost map with dates

Frost Map with Dates

USDA zone finder with zip code search and maps

USDA Zone Finder

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Plant Library

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