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Annuals

Cool-Weather Classics

Pansies are the cheerleaders of the cool-season garden. Their happy flowers provide a big boost of color to beds, borders, and containers.

Visit Our Trial Garden!

Come see the Costa Farms Trial Garden! 

Hot New Plants for 2016 from Costa Farms

Every year we're excited to bring you new plants that have passed the tests of our research and development team. Here's a selection for ...

Fall Mini Peppers Are Here!

Add festive fall flair with delightful miniature peppers. 

Costa Farms Ebooks Collection

We're putting together a library of free booklets you can download to get tips and inspiration for growing your favorite plants indoors a...

Cool New Plants for 2017 from Costa Farms

Our Plant Hunters scout the globe for new varieties. Here’s what’s new we’ve been testing and are ready to hit your local garden center i...

Be Inspired by the 2021 Pantone Color of the Year

If you are looking for trendy color combinations in your garden and porch decor, try using Pantone Color(s) of the year for 2021.

Yellow Garden Ideas

Yellow adds cheer and bold color to any planting. If you'd like to infuse your yard with the color of the sun, check out these small-spac...

Using Round Shapes in the Garden

Circles are one of the most simple shapes and add so much to garden design. 

The Elements of a Japanese Garden

A visit to Japan gardens show that while stylistically different, all beautiful gardens speak the same language.

Terrace A Slope

A hilly yard can become a beautiful garden with terracing techniques (and beautiful blooms). 

Summer Vacation Plant Care

Pack up your bags and head out on your summer vacation without worrying about your plants with these smart care and watering tips. By Kar...

Starting or Expanding A Garden

Dream big (but start out small) is good gardening advice. Consider these 7 things before you dig in.

Small Space Fragrance Garden Ideas

Improve your yard with beautiful sights and smells! We've gathered a host of ideas perfect for small-space gardens that add colorful bloo...

Small Ornamental Grasses

Small grasses, such as mondo, liriope, and blue fescue add color and texture to landscapes. 

Six Simple Secrets to Growing the Best Flowers on Your Block

Get tips and tricks for adding beautiful, easy-care flowers to your yard so your house is the shining star of your neighborhood. By Justi...

Single Color Pots

Pick a color, any color, and build a single-color container. Easy and beautiful!

Santa's Garden Plan

If Santa had a garden, what plants would he grow? (Hint: cool-weather, festive ones...)

Plants that Shine Indoors and Outdoors

Many plants we consider “outdoor” plants, will do great inside our home. And some house-dwellers will live outside happily, too. By Doug ...

Plant a Patriotic Porch

Choose an easy color scheme of red, white, and blue annuals to create a classic summer porch.

Plant a Colorful Mailbox Garden

Transform a curbside mailbox into an enchanting little garden. By Karen Weir-Jimerson

Plan a Cottage Garden

Cottage gardens are lush, beautiful, and full of color. If this look suits your style, read on for tips on creating your own beautiful co...

Pink Garden Ideas

Pink is one of the most popular flower colors around. Planting an all-pink garden is one way to make combining colors easy. And there's m...

Mix it Up! 11 Cool Containers That Break the Rules

Think “the more the merrier” when you create your spring containers by mixing up annuals, perennials, tropicals, and houseplants. By Kare...