This another example of perennials combined with annuals for low light location. Even after the Cimcifuga blooms, the foliage remains to carry our "thriller" component. Ganim's Garden Center LLC

Pansies or Violas, whatever you want to call them, they are a true sign of spring. This photo shows the "Italian Ruffle" series, most folks are familiar with "Swiss Giants" and "Johnny-jump-ups", but they are all Violas. Some folks get them to reseed each year, need to be cleaned down the flower stem to encourage more buds and blooms.Lots of new series are being developed, but their smiling faces are definitely a sign of spring. Ganim's Garden Center & Florist

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Here is a fall container that will last until the changeover to winter decorations. The Pennisetum is not hardy, but the addition of fall flowering plants that include Mums, Swiss chard, and pansies will last until a freeze occurs. Ganim's Garden Center LLC

Combinations of annuals are endless, the varieties are constantly being improved for disease resistance and heat tolerances. Just pick any container, fill it with some great soil, we recommend Gardeners Gold and Bumper Crop, and plant with your favorites. Keep in mind the different choices for sun or shade. Feed frequently, water properly, and prune constantly to maintain fullness throughout the year. Ganim's Garden Center & Florist

Here is a real show stopper using Salvia, geraniums, and petunias. Full sun is a must, and the only maintenance is dead heading the geraniums. Ganim's Garden Center LLC

Winter containers are a must and easy to design and assemble. Cut branches of various material can be set in potting soil , or add a couple of blocks of Oasis to help retain moisture. Once the cold sets in, these last into the winter, and even early spring, just in time for a early spring arrangement. Ganim's Garden Center LLC

This combination utilizes your favorite shrub with annuals. Pick a shrub that is hardy and re blooms for the summer to keep up with the long blooming annuals. This particular planter can be placed in a partial sun/shade location. Ganim's Garden Center LLC

Hellebore or Lenten Rose are named appropriately because they normally bloom during Lent. Many years they will bloom unnoticed under snow, but in a early spring, one can see bloom most of February- April. They are Deer proof, grow well in the shade and spread like crazy. Newer varieties are being developed, mainly different colors aside from the white-green or pink varieties . They are a growers challenge, since the plant takes twice as long as most perennials to make a retail ready plant. The foliage is evergreen, so add them to your favorite container, along with daffodils and pansies, for an early season show stopper. Ganim's Garden Center LLC

Tall Phlox or P. paniculata is a late summer favorite for height in the perennial garden. the colors are numerous, newer introductions bloom earlier in summer and bloom into the fall. More mildew resistant varieties are available, and mid-size growth makes them more favorable since staking is not required. Pruning back in May-June will keep them shorter and fuller. Spray with Baking soda and water weekly to keep the fungus from starting. Ganim's Garden Center LLC

Columbines can be found along some roadsides, but the newer varieties are fun and colorful. The breeding continues to create more bi-color varieties and combinations. They are deer resistant, butterfly and hummingbird magnets, plant them for spring colors, watch for leaf miners. Ganim's Garden Center LLC

Whiskey barrel planter for a sunny location. Has all of the components of a "thriller, filler, spiller" combination. Whiskey barrels don't require as much watering due to the depth of a good potting soil mix like "Gardeners Gold" from Coast of Maine Ganim's Garden Center LLC

Every garden needs Daffodils, how can you go wrong. They're the first sign of spring, deer resistant, and grow anywhere. Plant lots of them in the fall for a spring spectacular show!! Ganim's Garden Center LLC

Tulips have taken a back seat to Daffodils and other deer resistant bulbs, but with improved deer control products like "Deer Scram" you can grow tulips in your yard. Tulips can be purchased to bloom in succession, Early, mid-season, and late varieties insure blooming from April- May Ganim's Garden Center LLC

Hyacinths are probably the least planted of all the spring bulbs. The fragrance is amazing, and the bees love them for their pollen, especially early in the season. Due to their fragrance, deer avoid them. Plant some on the perimeter of your beds and those deer more than likely will avoid the area while they are in bloom. Ganim's Garden Center LLC

Tulips have taken a back seat to Daffodils and other deer resistant bulbs, but with improved deer control products like "Deer Scram" you can grow tulips in your yard. Tulips can be purchased to bloom in succession, Early, mid-season, and late varieties insure blooming from April- May Ganim's Garden Center LLC

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