20 March 2025
Every sort is not adequate , so discover which selection are not only beautiful but also disease - resistant .
Friends do n’t let friends buy annuals — or do they ? This week we ’ll talk about which of these momentaneous precious stone are truly deserving drop money on . We ’ll discourse which annuals are our favorites in pots and which single are dependable for filling in gaps in the garden . Looking for something that wo n’t necessitate heaps of water or fertilizer ? We ’ve fix that address , too .
Expert : Barbara Libner , container garden designer for Ravenna Gardens in Seattle , Washington .
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