The options for outdoor planting are numerous! These annuals are easy to plant, maintain, provide color and brilliance to your outdoor decor ..... and are hard to kill!
Gem Marigolds
Broadleaf Thyme (also known as Cuban Oregano)
Rugosa Roses
Bee Balm (does attract bees)
Heuchera (Coral Bell) attracts Humming birds
Impatiens (New Guinea tolerate even more sun)
Daylily
Black-eyed Susan
Russian Sage
Coleus
Lantana (attracts butterflies and Humming birds)
Quotes:
"Earth laughs in flowers." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
"One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it provides." ~ W.E. Johns
Helpful Hints: Save your back while gardening...
•When buying and preparing soil, choose smaller, lighter bags and lift with bent knees and a straight back. Use a rear-tine tiller on the soil to take the strain off your back muscles, or have someone till for you if you are not normally physically active;
•Do not stay in a bent-over position too long. Stand up, stretch and walk around every 10 minutes;
•Kneel down instead of bending over for prolonged periods and use knee pads to protect your knees;
•Use a lightweight, long-handled shovel or spade to reduce back strain; and
•As with all exercise, drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
~ Barry Taylor, DC, an assistant professor at Northwestern College of Chiropractic in Bloomington, MN
A Bit of Humor:
Old gardeners never die . . . they just spade away. ~ Unknown
Old gardeners never die . . . they just go to seed. ~ Unknown
Plant carrots in January and you'll never have to eat carrots. ~ Unknown
What kind of socks does a gardener wear? ...... Garden Hose!
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