If you are new to gardening, this glossary is the perfect starting point for understanding plants, gardening tips, and the general gardening lingo you'll hear related to anything garden-related.
A plant that will last only one season, typically ending its lifecycle by the winter. Annuals are loved for their flashy, long-lasting color from spring to fall.
A biannual is an herbaceous flowering plant that completes its lifecycle within two years. They will grow foliage, bloom, produce seeds, and then complete their lifecycle at the end of the second year. Many biennials like Foxglove and Hollyhock will self-sow. This means they produce new plants in the following years without any human help. Other examples of biannuals include pansies and violas.
A plant that will live for two or more seasons and is considered cold-hardy. This means they go dormant in the winter but will grow again in the spring. Perennials provide excellent texture and color for any garden. It's important to check your Zone to see what perennials are best for your area.
A winter hardy, low-maintenance grass that adds texture, motion, and sound to any garden. They range in texture from soft and tuffy to tall and spiky. Some produce flowers and interesting seed pods. Not all grasses are perennial, so make sure to read the labels, check your Zone, ask an expert, or even just Google the best ones for your garden.
A tender perennial is a plant that will survive some, but not all, low winter temperatures. These include Touberous Begonias and Touberous Dahlia. They can be dug up in the fall and overwintered indoors.
The first thing to consider when choosing a plant is to know how much sun it is going to receive. While there are thousands of options for your sunny or even partially sunny location, many gardeners are at a loss at what to plant in their shady locations. While we have many more options in store, this small list can help you start planning.
-Annuals: Browallia, impatiens, begonias, coleus, alyssum, torenia, violas.
-Perennials: Hostas, ferns, hellebores, astilbes, epimediums, daylilies, hardy geraniums.
-Bulbs: Caladuim, tuberous begonias, and daffodils.
Every flower basket and planter is different, so the first step is looking up some plant information. In general, make sure to water them as needed, paying special attention to weather changes as that might necessitate 2 waterings per day. Adding Osmocote (a time-released fertilizer) is a good idea as it will fertilize your plants for a long time, making this one less thing to remember. Finally, make sure to deadhead your plants! It's therapeutic for both you and your plants and should be done properly to enhance vigor and bloom production.
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