(BPT) Gardening season is upon us, bringing with it thriving plants, vibrant colors of flowers, and the promise of bountiful harvests. It's an exciting journey for plant lovers of all ages and gardening levels.
But what if your vision for a blooming garden or landscape doesn't turn out exactly as you envisioned? Encountering challenges in the garden is part of the adventure, but the experts at Ball Horticultural Company can address some of the most frustrating gardening issues and offer guidance to help you succeed all season long.
Problem: Plant performance is substandard.
Solution: Elevate your garden with next-generation floral upgrades.
Innovations have allowed some plant varieties to grow and produce better than ever before. For example, Pechoa Calibrachoa Caliburst Yellow captures the best of Calibrachoa color with the flower size and durability of petunia. The bright yellow color is beautiful in spring and lasts all summer. If you're looking for a better perennial, consider Echinacea Double Scoop Deluxe, which has broad flower coverage that makes a bold statement in your cottage garden design. Finally, Salvia Blue by You is an award-winning, pollinator-friendly plant that blooms earlier than other salvias and produces new flowers multiple times until the fall frosts.
Problem: Short flower life.
Solution: High-growth flower varieties.
Enjoy the tropical colours of Passionfruit Lantana for an extended season and keep the flowers blooming. This climbing plant features an abundance of colourful flowers and dark green foliage, making it ideal for hanging baskets. It's also highly attractive to butterflies. Another choice for flowers that will continue to bloom from frost to frost is Dianthus Capitan. With eye-catching two-coloured double flowers, this plant is stunningly beautiful and prized for its fragrance.
Problem: Flowers are dull in color.
Solution: Inject some life into your mix with something that matters.
Try new color combinations that will brighten up your outdoor oasis all season long. For example, Sweet Taffy Mix Easy Wave Petunia is a bright yellow and pink that's perfect for sunny spots in your garden. Another option is to find a mix that offers a unique floral pattern and texture. Sweet Sunshine Magenta Sky Petunia, for example, produces white and purple blooms that beautifully complement lush foliage. If you can only choose one or two colors, consider a three-color option like the new Beacon Pearl Island Mix Impatiens.
Problem: Your vegetable harvest is disappointing.
Solution: Choose highly productive, versatile plants.
Look for fun, flavorful vegetables. Some modern vegetables are pleasing to the eye and fun to grow, like the Kitchen Mini Quick Snack Cucumber. This cute potted plant grows on a windowsill, making it perfect for small homes and apartments. For those with more space, try Burpee Home Garden's Tomato Love Sunrise. This juicy beefsteak tomato produces beautiful flame-colored fruit when ripe. Home gardeners will love its unique heart shape.
Gardening is more than just a hobby; it's a rewarding, healthy activity for everyone. Use Ball's expert tips to reduce stress and maximize your garden's potential, from blooms to bountiful fruit.
