Hmmm Scorpio - My garden is passionate and full of bugs. LOL. I guess that's true! And I do like nicotianas, as suggested.

Laurie and I are Leo's - The Lion: July 23-Aug. 22

You are a master of the mixed border, combining plants with the flair of a florist. Showy blooms in abundance and contrasting foliage colours define the dramatic style of your sign. You're also talented when it comes to garden design, incorporating structures such as pergolas and arbors into your plan. Leo is also the sign that hits its stride in the summer heat. Being able to entertain in your yard at that time is important to you, so make choices that allow your guests to be comfortable. Practical considerations often take a back seat to your creative impulses.

Your flower: Heat tolerant and showy enough to be seen from a few blocks away, Zinnia Zowie Yellow Flame (AAS 2006) has a place in anyone's garden, but be the first in your neighborhood to show it off this summer.

Oh my God, this is sooooooo true and freaky because I bought and started Zinnia Zowie's this year. LOL!!!

Sharon

Mine's not exactly right. Not much, anyway. I am striving for a cottage-y look, but i'm not decadent and not into fruit trees that much. And i do clean up in the fall! So there!

Taurus - The Bull: April 20-May 20

The cottage garden is a perfect match for you, because this sentimental style invites a little neglect. Comfortable patio furniture has a special place in your landscape, too, and you probably enjoy it more than the flowers. Compensate for your decadent nature by choosing plants that don't require rigorous maintenance. Taurus is associated with flowering fruit trees. If you're not going to use the fruit, find varieties with a lighter yield, or it may be rotting on your lawn next spring. Fall cleanup is not your specialty!

Your flower: Hollyhock Queeny Purple (AAS 2004) is not only shorter than the hollyhocks that bloomed in your grandma's garden, but it's also the first purple variety available as a single colour. Its carefree habit makes it a must-have for the carefree Taurus gardener

Not sure about mine, 'cause I think all gardeners try to start bulbs at one time or another. I do not start a lot of seedlings in the house...only did angel turmpets this year for the first time in about 8 years. My 'gardening mania' goes all year not just a short period of time. I do collect perennials and quite often a must have is any perennial (at a reasonable price)that I do not have, that I happen to see. So, my solution, is to start avoiding the nurseries if I feel I do not want to look after another plant. I, though, do not buy all the new varieties to put into pots like the horitscope says. I like nico, cannas, osteospernum, begonias and a few others. My fish pond doesn't have any mosquito larvae because the fish would eat them. So...interesting but not really applicable.

Gemini

'One day in winter you declare that flowers are your passion. Soon your house is full of seed trays, grow lights and potted bulbs. Usually this gardening mania lasts until you get your seedlings into the ground. Just as often, it's abandoned once something else catches your attention. Enjoying new things is in your nature. Sticking with them isn't, so embrace the fact that you can be fickle. Look for plants that were unheard of a few years ago. Fill up pots with new varieties, and impress your friends with your floral fashion sense. Avoid major renovations until you've given yourself time to consider the projects. The last thing you need is a fish pond full of mosquito larvae that seemed like a good idea at the time.'

Brenda

No, not really me. I'm not really into Japanese style and I'm not a perfectionist (these folks should just SEE my house right now -- anything but perfect! LOL).

On the other hand I have been looking at foliage more lately. I do like purple foliage the most! And yes, I do like to match the outside to the inside... we painted our front door the same colour as the kitchen because from the front door you do see right into the kitchen so it really pulls it together! LOL

Virgo - The Virgin: Aug. 23-Sept. 22

The Virgo style is that of perfection, yet there is nothing perfect about nature. Still, the Virgo gardener will work to fashion a facsimile of nature. This style is akin to the Japanese way of gardening, where the surroundings are cleverly manipulated to appear untouched by human hands. Foliage plays a far greater role than flowers, and plants are often chosen for other characteristics they exhibit, like interesting seed heads or distinctive bark. The most important element, however, is the transition zone between indoors and outdoors. In theory, there should be very little contrast between these areas. In practice, just try to track a few dead leaves into this clean house!
Your flower: Like a wetland cattail with dark purple foliage, Ornamental Millet Purple Majesty (AAS 2003) is different from anything else on the market. Nothing about this plant is messy, making it a perfect choice for even the neatest Virgo gardener.

Ang