Consider Annuals for Garden Color:

Annual flowering plants can add much to a garden due to their varied characteristics of colors, flowers and foliage. They are adaptive to hanging pots, patio and bedding plantings and to trellis gardens.

Since annual plants flower on new growth, here are some thoughts to keep them blooming all summer:

1) To promote bushy growth so that the plant stays compact, pinch back the growing tips of the seedlings when you plant them.
2) Remove any branches that make the plant look leggy or out of shape.
3) Deadhead all flowers as they go by.
4) If growing annuals for foliage deadhead any flowers to keep the plant compact.
5) Fertilize and water on a continuous basis throughout the season. Use a slow release fertilizer such as Osmocate to minimize time fertilizing. Install a drip system for ease of watering and conservation of water.

Annuals add variety, color and pleasure to any garden. Give some character to your garden by planting them.