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Should I plant a few annuals?

19 years ago

I just cleaned up the address pillars at the end of our streets and am planning on planting a little annual bed here. I went to Fred Meyer's and bought some 50 cent geraniums and am not sure if I shoudl attempt to plant them there. Is it too early? I have pansies that I can plant for now, but wanted some advice.

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buyorsell888
19 years ago
I think it is too early but it depends on your microclimate. I put the fuchsias I bought in my greenhouse.
pacnwgrdngirl
19 years ago
I just got all my fuschia & geranium starts at Freddy's yesterday. They are awfully small. I think I would let them get a little bigger before planting in the ground.

Mine are all going in hanging baskets that will be protected on my porch.
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