There are beautiful annual flowers that do very well in our mild winters here in the south. Some that we particularly like are violas and pansies. Kales and cabbages can also be added as accents for texture in your beds. You can use snapdragons for height. Here are a few pictures to give you an idea of what's available:
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| Sorbet Purple Duet Violas |
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| Penny Citrus Mix Violas |
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| Monet Mix Pansy |
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| Blueberry Thrill Pansy |
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| Penny White Violas |
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| Red Russian Kale |
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| Winterboor Kale |
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| Snapdragons |
With the multitude of varieties available, you can really give yourself a nice winter look. In the fall beds we prepare for our clients, we rely on violas and pansies as our mainstays because of their hardiness. With hundreds of varieties available, the possibilities are endless. This is just a sampling of the cool season flowers that are available in our area. Check your local greenhouses for availability. For more information on the services we offer, give us a call at 704-821-0708. We're happy to help.
We do recommend that you apply a systemic fungicide and systemic insecticide at planting. You also will want to fertilize multiple times during the growing season for maximum blooms. We use an organic fertilizer and a granular type at installation. Then we also add a liquid bloom producing fertilizer similar to the type you find at your home improvement stores. For more tips on bed prep, check out: http://aatexlawn.blogspot.com/2010/11/add-color-to-your-landscape-during.html
As an added note, it is almost time to plant bulbs for that burst of early spring color! Depending on weather, bulbs can be planted in the October/November timeframe when the soil temperatures start to fall. Who doesn't love to welcome spring with beautiful tulips, lilies, and crocuses!
Happy Planting,
The AA Tex Lawn Team
