Annuals in the garden

For continual colour in the garden, consider planting Annuals.
Wherever you want easy-care colourful blooms all summer long, annuals, (or bedding plants as they are also known), will provide just that! Annuals grow and bloom for one season. Some, such as like marigolds will grow, bloom and go to seed all in one season. Geraniums, though, are really perennials that just aren't hardy enough to make it through our Canadian winters.

You can plant annuals during the spring, summer or fall, and they'll bloom continuously until the first frost. Make sure to plant them after the last frost. Check your zone to find out when is most appropriate for your area. Here in zone 4b, it’s usually towards the end of May.
Some annuals like petunias and pansy’s will tolerate cool conditions better than others. Some pansies can be planted in the fall to achieve color all fall, winter and spring, depending on your location. Don't forget to mass plant and group containers together for a focal point and and amazing effect. Visually stunning!
When you go to a garden centre, you'll see hundreds of annual flowers from which to choose. Some annuals that do well in more sun, and some perform better in part sun to shade. Cleome, zinnia, marigold, flowering tobacco, sunflower and snapdragon are all sun lovers, and some shade lovers include impatiens, begonia, lobelia and coleus.
Experiment with different colour mixtures and heights, and of course, make sure to read the labels if you're unsure whether a particular plant is right for your situation.Add some zing to your landscape. Annual flowers are stars that will perform all summer long, in the garden and in containers!
Suggestions:Plant Canna's in the centre of containers to give height. Add lower growing plants around them, and then some trailing plants to complete for a great professional look!