Few things are more beautiful during the summer than a container full of beautiful flowers.
Many times though, annual flowers are disappointing and do not meet our expectations. One of the most common reasons that annual flowers do not perform well is a lack of fertilizer. Jim Wilson in 'Landscaping with Container Plants' compares fertilizing container plants in artificial soil with feeding infants. Everything they need has to come from you, and on schedule. Good drainage means fewer problems with root and crown rot and overall better root development.