From watering and weeding to entertaining family and friends over a summer barbecue, July can be a busy time in the garden. Nevertheless, if you find yourself wanting to fill some gaps in the borders or empty spaces in your containers before the fall, there is still time to sow some fast-growing annuals for autumnal color.
Often germinating in just a few days and blooming within a matter of weeks, fast-growing annuals can be a cost-effective and efficient way of filling any gaps at this time of year. Over my nearly two decades of professional horticultural experience, I have discovered which annual flowers can be planted now and still have time to bloom before winter sets in.
