Planting annuals is a great way to spruce up your garden and fill in the gaps between your perennials. The secret to success for beginners is to start with sun loving annuals that are very easy to grow.
You can almost guarantee that a first time gardener will have success with these annuals. The definition of an annual is that it completes its life cycle in one season. It will not come back the next year. For the most part the plants listed here are deer resistant (no plant is completely deer proof if the deer are hungry enough) drought tolerant, and pest free. True winners for all areas of the Southern United States.
Ten Shade Perennials for the Mid South
Do you have shade in your garden and think you can't grow a thing? Think foliage color and texture to liven up your shady areas. You can't go wrong with these plants.Growing Garlic-Secrets to Garlic Growing in the Mid-South
Growing garlic is becoming more popular every day among gardeners and cooks. There is a good reason for that. It not only taste great, but it's good for you, too. Easy to grow, each planted clove will produce a full head of Garlic with between 8 to 20 cloves per head.Endless Summer Hydrangeas- The Secret to Perennials That Bloom All summer
If you want endless pink or blue flowering perennial shrubs all summer long in your landscape, be sure to plant the Endless Summer hydrangea. This is one plant you will not want to be without. Find out the secret to their popularity!