Zinnias

Mid-summer isn’t the time that most gardeners are thinking about fall flowers. But it’s the ideal time to plant a new round of seeds that will bloom after the summer bounty winds down. Zinnias are a perfect option for fall-blooming annuals, especially when you choose colors to reflect the season. Zinnias planted in June, July,…

Zinnias are workhorses in the flower garden, and I include them in my garden every season. They also earn a place in bouquets with tall, straight stems and beautiful blooms. I don’t even mind that I need to replant them every year. Zinnias are annual flowers, meaning that they only live one growing season instead…