What Types Of Plants To Grow?
Annuals – They are a great way to provide masses of quick colour. They can be readily replaced with a new crop as soon as they have finished flowering. They are generally inexpensive to buy, both as packets of seeds or punnets of seedlings. They can be used as ‘fillers’ in beds with slower growing plants. They are easy to grow once established, but are short-lived. Bulbs – They can provide masses of colour. Most can be easily established, and maintained if the right conditions are initially provided. Most only require lifting every 3 to 4 years if desired. Alternatively they can be lifted each year, and new displays created from year to year. For best results buy bulbs that are suited to your climate. They are generally more expensive than annuals to buy. Herbaceous Perennials – These are non-woody plants that are usually quick growing, often very free flowering, and often flower for extended periods. Many will die down in winter, particularly in cooler climate zones, and re-shoot in s
