Introduction

Flower gardening is a great way to bring color and life into your yard. Flowers come in many shapes and sizes, with thousands of different species to choose from. But if you’re new to the world of gardening, it can be hard to know what kinds of plants will work best where you live and which ones will thrive under your care. Fortunately, there are only a few basic things that distinguish annuals from perennials—and once you know those differences, it’ll be easy for you to decide which type of flower would look best on your patio or garden bed!

Annuals are plants that grow for one season.

Annuals are plants that grow for one season. They usually bloom in spring, summer or fall and then die at the end of the growing season. Annuals are often planted in pots and brought indoors for winter use, but most should be planted directly in your garden or flowerbed once danger of frost has passed.

When buying annuals from a store, check the pot to see if it says “bloomed” or “in bloom” on it before purchasing! This means that there is no guarantee that these plants will live through another year (because they have already flowered) unless you buy new ones every year!

Perennials are plants that keep growing for years.

Perennials are plants that keep growing for years. They come back each year from their roots, so you don’t have to plant them again every spring.

Annuals, on the other hand, only live one season—they don’t have any roots that stay alive over winter. Annuals usually die after one growing season (hence their name), but some annual flowers will come back if you keep planting them year after year in the same spot.

Annuals grow best in soil temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

Although annuals can tolerate a range of temperatures, there are times when it is too hot or too cold for them to thrive.

In the summer, you may need to water your annuals more frequently if the temperature rises above 75 degrees Fahrenheit. However, if the temperature drops below 65 degrees Fahrenheit, keep your plants indoors in a cool location like a basement or garage until it warms up again.

If you live in an area where freezing temperatures are common, protect your annuals from frost by covering them with cloth or plastic tarps before turning out the lights at night. If possible, move pots indoors so that they receive enough light during winter months when longer days don’t provide enough hours of sunlight for plant growth and health maintenance alone

Annuals need six hours of sun a day to fully flourish.

Annuals need six hours of sun a day to fully flourish. If you live in a low-light area, consider adding artificial light to supplement the natural light.

Annual flowers are typically planted from seed and grow quickly during their flowering cycle. They are often referred to as annuals because they die after one season, however there are some varieties that will return year after year if replanted each spring. Annuals require frequent watering, especially when temperatures are hot and dry. Watering should be done regularly throughout the growing season so that soil stays moist but not saturated (moist but not soggy). The best way to determine how much water your plants need is by checking their soil with your finger—if it feels dry at all, give them a drink!

Fertilizing is an important part of caring for all plants including annuals; however, not all fertilizers are created equal! When choosing an organic fertilizer make sure it doesn’t contain synthetic ingredients such as nitrates or phosphates since these may damage your plant’s roots over time and cause nutrient burn while doing nothing else positive for its growth process!

Perennials like well-draining, nutrient-rich soil.

Perennials like well-draining, nutrient-rich soil. That means the soil should be loose and not too dense or clayey, but it also shouldn’t be sandy. Loamy soils work best because they have a good balance of sand, silt and clay particles that help keep nutrients available to plants at all times. Letting your perennials dry out between waterings is key to keeping them healthy, as well as providing adequate aeration for their roots to breathe. If you want to test your soil’s pH levels (which should be neutral), there are many inexpensive kits available online or at garden centers for around $10-$15 USD!

Plant perennials in the fall or early spring to give roots time to harden off before the summer heat arrives.

If you plant perennials in the fall or early spring, you’ll give your plants time to grow their roots before summer heat arrives.

In addition, it’s best to plant perennials in the spring if you live in an area with cold winters, as this allows the plant’s root system time to grow and become established before winter freezes set in.

Trim back perennials after they’ve bloomed to help them keep growing each year.

You might also want to trim back the stems of perennials after they’ve bloomed. Perennial stems can become unruly, especially if you’re growing them in a large container or planting bed. You can trim back any overgrown stems and leaves so that you’re left with just the flowery top part of the plant (called a terminal). This will help keep it looking neat and tidy for next year’s growth cycle, but don’t worry about pruning too much: Perennials are resilient plants and will grow back nicely after some maintenance work.

You can also trim your annuals after they have finished flowering. Annuals tend to be smaller than perennials (but still pretty big), so sometimes you may want to remove spent flowers, leaves, and seed pods from the plant before they go dormant for winter—this will make sure they have all their energy stored up for re-growing next spring!

Don’t water your annuals or perennials right after you plant them.

You should wait 3 to 5 days before watering your new plants. This helps the roots become established and not rot in wet soil. It also makes sure that the plant doesn’t grow too quickly and then die during its first summer.

Plant the roots of your annuals so they’re just below the surface of the soil.

Perennials have roots that are deep and established, so they can handle being planted deeper in the soil. Annuals on the other hand need to stay near the surface of the soil so they don’t get too large or outgrow their space.

• Planting your annuals correctly is important because it will help them thrive and grow without crowding each other out
• The depth at which you plant depends on whether you purchased your plants from a greenhouse or garden center, or if you grew them from seed yourself. If these annuals were grown in pots before being transplanted into your yard or garden, then set those pots aside for another use (like planting seeds in) and plant those same-sized new plants directly into the ground where they’ll continue to grow throughout summer until winter comes around again next year.

Baby bunnies and other animals may nibble on annuals, which is why you may have better luck planting perennial garden flowers instead.

If you have baby bunnies and other animals in your garden, consider planting perennial flowers instead of annuals. Annuals are more likely to be nibbled on by rabbits, deer, birds and other critters. They may not stop at just nibbling; they may decide to dig up the whole plant. This can be devastating for an entire row of annual flowers planted together!

Perennials last for several seasons and come back year after year with little maintenance required on your part (aside from watering in dry spells). Perennials also provide beautiful blooms throughout spring and summer that will brighten up any garden or landscape design scheme you’ve got going on around your home.

You can get beautiful flowers every year by planting both annuals and perennials in your garden

If you’re starting a new garden, it can be difficult to decide whether to plant annuals or perennials. While both are lovely options, they each come with their own set of pros and cons. Annuals are easy to grow, more affordable than perennials, and provide beautiful blooms throughout the year—but they only bloom for one season before dying off and leaving your garden barren until next spring. Perennials are more expensive and require more care (they need watering in summer), but they last for several years before needing replanting or replacement and provide a gorgeous display of flowers all at once during their bloom time!

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a colorful, vibrant garden that supplies beautiful flowers every year, planting both annuals and perennials is an excellent solution. Annuals will provide color during their growing season, while perennials can be trimmed back after blooming so they’ll keep coming back again next year. You can even plant them together in one flowerbed and let them share water from the same irrigation system!