| ARTICLE PREVIEW from Fine Gardening January/February 2006 (#107)
Tired of the same old thing? These underused showstoppers can breathe new life into beds and containers by Adrianna Vargo There is nothing like annuals to add season-long blooms to the garden. But sometimes it can seem like the same old plants are all that's available at the nursery or garden center. That's why Adrianna Vargo, owner of Quail Spring Farm in Louisa, Virginia, seeks out underused annuals that will breathe new life into mundane garden plantings. In this article, she shares an array of annuals, from tall to short and vibrant to subdued, that are suited for beds and containers. She explains the cultural requirements of these noteworthy showstoppers and also passes on some helpful hints for starting them from seed.  Preview next articleBack to this issueBuy this issue
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