what's inside: annual gardens

Annual gardens can brighten your exterior with beautiful flowers. Learn how to plan and plant annual gardens.

Annual Flowers

Annual Flowers

The encyclopedia of annuals helps you identify a multitude of annuals. Learn the facts from the encyclopedia of annuals before planting your own garden. See more »

Annual Gardens Care & Planning

Annual Gardens Care & Planning

Annual garden care and planning is fun and simple. Learn a few easy tips on planning and caring for your annual garden. See more »

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Marigold

Marigold is an annual flower that blooms well over a long season. American marigolds can be tall, up to 36 inches. French marigolds, or triploids, are bushier and more compact. Learn about the marigold.

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Sweet Pea

Sweet pea is an annual flower grown in cool maritime or mountain climates, and brings its beauty all summer. This vining plant is best in winter and early spring. Learn more about sweet pea.

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Annuals Under 12 Inches

Annuals under 12 inches work well at the front of gardens and along borders, since they leave the taller plants behind them visible. Learn which annuals stay under 12 inches high.