NORTH TEXAS (CBSDFW.COM) — Last October I spent (what I consider) a large chunk of change on some winter color. I bought pansies, dianthus and lambs ear and put them in my show beds in the front yard next to the door. This was by far the largest annual planting I’ve ever done, most of my garden are eatables and perennials.
I can’t tell you how happy I was that I did this. In the dead of winter, I had this vibrant color across my front beds. Even the big freeze event (I let the snow cover them instead of a blanket) didn’t bring them down, the pansies and dianthus (where are actually perennials) perked right back and continued their 5-month long show. I consider the extravagance money well spent.
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And now it is time to pull them out of their roots (the pansies: the dianthus stays as a flower-less, not so attractive plant all summer). Not much of a thank you for their fine service I know, but the upcoming string of 80° days spells their doom. The summer heat is the end of them. I must have color right back in the same place now that I’ve spoiled myself with a front yard flower show.
Steve Huddleston is my go-to person from the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. I went to him for some advice on what to plant. Over the next two weeks you’ll see a couple of stories on this; there is a wide selection to make your decision on. I also included some shade plants suggestions. Also, there is a…
