In perennial beds and borders, annuals can be used to brighten dull areas and blend together various perennials. In beds by themselves, annuals can often be the beauty spot of the summer home garden.
Some annuals are adaptable for use as temporary hedges.
All of these uses, plus supplying the home with an abundance of cut flowers, put annuals in a key position. Hardy Annuals . . . Seeds of this group are able to withstand the rigors of winter out of doors light protection. The seeds of these plants can be sown early in the spring. Some plants in this group are Annual Poppies, Larkspurs, Calendula, Sweet peas, and Sweet Alyssums.