Secrets to Growing Great Annual Flowers

There are three things flowers want!  I guess a fourth one might be great TLC.


ONE: A water source.  
Regular amounts of consistent water, not too much or too little.  Probably quite a bit of water when the plants are young, then 3 to 4 times a week when the plants have established themselves.  Good deep watering rather than light watering.


TWO: A fertilization program.  
Use 16-16-8 garden fertilizer about every 4 weeks.  Work it into the ground.  


THREE: A bug/insect/snail repellent.
Make sure you are keeping the insects in check!  Slugs and snails can wipe out a good flower garden in just a few days.  Also, use the product Dipel on Petunias to keep the Tobacco Bud Worm from eating your Petunias.

These annuals were planted and fertilized and watered all in one day.

After just 6 weeks, the flowers are looking very full and bring a lot of color to this front bed area!

What kind of fertilizer do you use?

Do you have any good pictures of your annual flowers?

Let me know if you have any questions for me!

Example of Great Yard Maintenance

In 2007, my landscaping company did a large landscaping job in Highland for Arthur and Jean Newell.  This complete overhaul of their half acre yard has been properly maintained by the owners ever since the job was finished!  I appreciate the Newell's for supplying these great pictures that I'm using for this blog post.

 An elegant water feature sits as the focal point of this part of the yard.

 This beautiful iron arch leads the owners to their backyard lawn and oasis.

 Regular fertilization, weed control, and bush trimming are important to keeping a yard looking its best.

A secluded area with concrete pad and a small fire pit is a great addition to any backyard. 

 A good variety of shrubs, trees, and color along this stone walkway create an unmatched ambiance.

Beautiful flowers, roses, perennials, and a small gravel walkway bring contrast and beauty to this yard.