Six Great Annuals You Need to Plant in Your Albuquerque Yard

That period of the year when you start thinking about gardening ideas, especially budget-friendly backyard ideas, is here again. You are certain you want flowers, but you’re not sure which ones to get. First and foremost: Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of annuals versus perennials. While the finest perennial flowers and plants survive for over two years, they are usually more exorbitant than the annual ones that only complete their life cycle within a year.

But don’t rule out annuals just because they’re short-lived! They are usually perfect in a container garden (where shuffling them with perennials can provide a sprinkle of “filler, thriller, spiller” action in a vase or pot). They can also be used to spruce up the front porch of your house and add a really nice curb appeal. It is a sure bet that that these annual beauties will add color and charm to your yard, no matter the way you use them. No doubt, they’ll require to be changed every year, but variety is the spice of gardening. This presents an opportunity to try out new annual flowers each season. And because they’re frequently affordable, it’ll be even more enjoyable to experiment with different varieties—Whether they require full sun, partial sun, or partial shade, they will bloom with lovely petals throughout the spring, summer, and fall.

Angelonia

These heat-tolerant and drought-resistant blooms are ideal for southern gardeners. Even the most extreme weather will not stop these marvels from flourishing. They grow in warmer climates, all through the fall.

Summer blooming in full sun.

Begonia

These delicate blooms come in white, pink, and red hues. They require very little care and maintenance (no pruning is needed!). When fall hits, you may either bring them inside or dig out their tubers to save for use next year.

Blooms in summer; in full sun/partial shade/full shade

Celosia

These brightly colored lovelies are available in a different shapes (brains, fans, and plumes) and hues (pink, red, orange, and yellow). They also propagate rapidly and are quite easy to manage.

Blooms in summer; in full sun

Chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemums (or simply mums) are essentials for adding some fresh colors to your fall landscape. You can buy them at a nursery and put them in planters, or you can start growing them from seeds in the spring.

Blooms in late summer/fall; in full sun

Cosmos

These sweet and delicate blossoms become taller (and quicker) the more you cut them, so you’ll have gorgeous hues petals (in pink, white, or purple) in your garden all through the summer.

Blooms in summer; in full sun

Dahlias

These beautiful blooms will give your garden beds a lush appeal. There are limitless variations, from honeycomb-like shapes to fluffy peony-esque variants. They’re really simple to cultivate, and the tubers can be dug up and reused year after year with careful care.

Blooms in summer; in full sun

Geraniums

These bright and delicate blossoms will brighten up any walkway, porch, or front yard. These easy-to-grow blooms will last for months either planted or potted.

Full sun/partial shade; blooms spring/summer

Impatiens

These little flowers with soft, delicate petals are great for darker regions of your yard where plants or flowers that require a lot of sun aren’t acceptable. Plant them in a shady place, and you’ll have lovely blooms all summer.

Blooms in summer; in partial shade/full shade

Larkspur

This easy-to-care-for blue and purple petaled plant thrives in cooler climes. Plant them in the fall (their seeds can withstand freezing temperatures), and you’ll have lovely blooms all spring.

Blooms in the spring/early summer; in full sun or moderate sun.