With the start of spring we are looking at what to plant for this year. Last year seemed to be hotter and drier and part of our flowers either died or didn't grow and flower very much.
We are definitely looking at plants that can tolerate (or thrive) in hot and dry conditions. I kept part of the hanging planters from last year as the plastic hasn't deteriorated too badly and bought two new hanging planters. However, instead of regular potting soil we are looking at mixing in peat moss and materials that will help retain water. Last year I watered morning and night and the pots on the sunny side still dried out. I have to dig through some of the bins as I believe I have watering spikes and bottles and they do help keep things moist all day.
What we are looking at for this year:
- Yarrow
- Lantana
- Marigolds
- Portulaca
- Snapdragon
- Verbena
- Zinnia
We will be planting marigolds, impatiens and geraniums like we do every year. The marigolds and geraniums seem to handle the heat and slightly drier conditions without too many problems.
