Tiger Lilly

For many gardeners, one of the first things to do when the season warms up is to plant flowers in pots and window boxes. Nothing looks prettier than a basket full of petunias or a pot of geraniums on a nice summer day. It’s easy to pick what flowers for your garden, something that looks pretty and is cheap. But do most people know the difference between annuals and perennials?

Annuals are mostly the bright, cute flowers that you see in pots and baskets and window boxes. They are readily available and you get your money’s worth. Annual flowers only grow one season and do not return the following season.

If you have a spot in your yard you want to garden in, I suggest filling it up with perennials to give it some bulk and then sporadically place annuals to brighten and jazz it up. Here are some common perennials that would suit any garden:

- Daylilies
- Tiger Lilies
- Hosta
- Peonies
- Bleeding Heart
- Poppies

Some nice annuals to look for are:
- Petunias
- Begonias
- Marigolds