Few things are more frustrating than a messy front yard. In addition to disrupting your curb appeal, overgrown, messy landscaping can also harbor pests and make it look like you don't care about your property. Fortunately, tidying up your yard doesn't have to be difficult. I have spent years learning more about landscaping, and this blog is all about how to become a landscaping enthusiast. Check out these articles about fun topics like planting flowers, perfecting pruned trees, and decorating your yard with whimsical additions. After you know more about landscaping, your yard might become the talk of the town.
If you're designing your own landscape, make sure you include a little color! A bright color, such as pink, will offset all the greenery and give your space a more vibrant appeal. Here's a look at four types of pink annuals to consider planting.
Pansies
Pansies come in an array of colors, including light and dark pink. You can even find multi-colored varieties that are pink with streaks of yellow or orange in the center. Pansies prefer sunny spots, and they do require a lot of water to thrive. Make sure you plant them about a foot apart, as the plants become quite big and bushy once they mature. Removing the flowers once they die and shrivel up will encourage the plants to "bush out" even more.
Snapdragons
Like pansies, snapdragons come in an array of colors, but pink is a rather common option that you should be able to find in most any garden store. These plants are known for their uniquely shaped flowers, which look like the heads of dragons. Multiple flowers grow around a tall stem. Since snapdragons do remain quite tall and slender, they are a good choice for planting along the backs of flower beds. They require well-drained soil and will tolerate some shade, but not full shade.
Phlox
There are both annual and perennial phlox species, so check the label carefully before you buy. These plants produce balls of little flowers atop light green foliage. They tend to stay pretty low to the ground, so consider planting them along the outside edge of your flower beds. Phlox do well in dry soil as they are native to Texas and the south. They do require quite a lot of sunlight, so plant them in an open area.
Impatiens
Impatiens are a unique flower. They have dark green, waxy foliage and small, flat flowers. They come in white, red, and pink. You can either buy just pink impatiens or a mixture of the three colors, depending on your preference. Impatiens get pretty bushy, but they stay low to the ground. Water them well after planting -- once established, they don't need as much water. If you mulch the ground around them, you can probably get away with watering them just once or twice a week.
To learn more about these and other pink annuals you can plant in your yard, talk to a landscaping expert. They can tell you which varieties are best suited for various locations throughout your yard based on the soil quality and sunlight. For more information, consider contacting companies like L & L Excavation & Landscaping.
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