4 things to consider when choosing annuals

Ready to buy some annuals for your yard? Here are four factors to consider when choosing plants that will complement your landscaping.

1. What the plant needs
Check the soil and evaluate the environmental conditions in your yard. The drainage, pH and amount of sunlight available should all be factors when you choose plants for your garden.

2. The size of the plant
Give your annuals enough room to grow. Find out how big they’ll become and plant accordingly. Place taller annuals behind shorter ones, and make sure each plant has room for its roots.

3. When the plant blooms
Enjoy blossoming annuals from May to October. Choose plants that flower at different times to have an ever-blooming yard.

4. The color and shape of the plant
Choose annuals that look good together, and aim to get plants in a variety of shapes, colors and textures. Opt for a well balanced color scheme by selecting either cool or warm tones for the entire yard.

If you have perennials in your garden, don’t forget to take them into consideration when choosing your annuals.