Plants, flowers, fruits and veggies that I have had success with in my sunshine filled yard.
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Summer Blooms
Fall Color
Planters & Pots
Summer Blooms
These is great for hot climates that have lots of sun. I will usually have a few of these growing every summer.
Cora® Cascade™ Vinca - Calloway's Nursery
Another sun loving favorite…
Lantana Flower Plant | Calloway's Nursery
For the hot summer months I always have a display of succulents in one of flower beds. They look amazing with little effort.
2 in. Assorted Succulent (Collection of 4)
Great on pots or hanging baskets and can really withstand the hot summer months. They also are available in a variety of colors.
3 Qt. Orange, Pink, Yellow Drop N Decorate Smarty Party Portulaca Purslane Combo Annual Plant (2-Pack)
Planting marigolds in your garden will help keep pests away such aphids. Be sure to plant seeds though if growing along side fruits and veggies to eat.
Lowe's Multicolor French Marigold in 12-Pack Tray
Lemongrass is another great pest repellent plant. I mix these in with other flowers in pots. Helps keep mosquitoes away.
2.32 qt. Lemongrass Herb Plant
Citronella is another great mosquito repellent and I use it throughout the areas we sit in the backyard.
2.32 qt. Citronella Mosquito Herb Plant
I have these growing up a modern trellis. It feels like a tropical paradise.
Red Mandevilla Trellis Sun Parasol Live Outdoor Vining Plant in 9.25 inch Grower Pot
Grow your own mint for summer mojitos on the back patio. Easy and fast growing plant.
19 oz. Sweet Mint Herb Plant (2-Pack)
Fall Color
With October approaching it will be time to plant beautiful mums…
Metrolina Greenhouses Orange Mum in 3-Quart Pot 2-Pack
Kale! This is a seasonal must for planters or beds.
Metrolina Greenhouses Ornamental Kale in 2.5-Quart Pot 3-Pack
Pansies are so popular because they are cold hardy and easy to grow.
Metrolina Greenhouses Multicolor Pansy in 2.5-Quart Pot 3-Pack
For regions with mild winters this herb is awesome. Often it's shaped into a small holiday tree and can be used as decor. I will try to find a pic of the holiday version in the winter.
2.32 qt. Rosemary Herb Plant
Planters & Pots
I like the privacy it gives on the patio and it's on wheels so I can move it.
Abraham 5.9 ft. H x 3 ft. W Metal Planter Box with Trellis
Same here… I can move this around my patio. It makes changes in my backyard so easy.
Freeport Park® Hundt Metal Elevated Planter & Reviews | Wayfair
