A plant that germinates in 4 or 5 days is easier to grow than a plant that germinates in 20. 3. Read the label or packet carefully and note the plants needs for sun, soil, water and other conditions. Make sure you re able to provide those conditions. Prepare the planting area well, as described in eHow to Design and Prepare a Flower Bed. Also work a little slow-release granular fertilizer into the planting area if desired.
Fertilizer can help fast-growing annuals reach their maximum height and bloom.
Follow the package directions exactly. Pinch off any flowers on the plant. This will help the plant get established and produce more flowers in the long run. Plant annuals about 25 percent closer than what the label recommends. Those distances are recommended for maximum plant health, not for the best visual effect.