For our garden project, we decided on a pirate theme to go along with our schools mascot. When we created our garden, we added a wide variety of flowers, plants, garden furniture, and accessories.
When we were deciding on flowers we wanted to pick ones that would look attractive in the garden but also would be relatively easy to maintain. Our flowers that require the least amount of maintenance are Southeastern Wildflowers, Texas Bluebonnets, Black-eyed Susana, California Poppy's, and Purple and Prairie Coneflowers. We would only have to water them when necessary. The Southeastern Wildflowers are annuals and perennials and will last all year round. The Texas Bluebonnets are sky-blue blossoms on spikes 1-2 inches tall and they bloom through spring and in early summer. Black-eyed Susan's are black and gold 2-4 inch flowers with 1-3 ft stems. California Poppy's are perennials that stand 12-18 inches tall with a bright orange 2-3 inch flower. Purple Coneflowers are perennials that have 3-4 inch purple-red flowers with bronze, dome shaped centers and stand 2-3 feet tall. Prairie Coneflowers have a dark brown, prominent central core surrounded by drooping yellow-gold petals. The rest of our flowers require a little more care. The Gloriso Daisy needs to have moist soil and stake tall plants. It's recommended to cut blossoms to extend the bloom period. Their blossoms are 7 inches across and they are also perennials. The Shasta daisy needs to be feed every spring and they need to be picked. They are 4-5 inches across, and have pure white petals and small yellow centers. The Swiss Giant Pansy's need to be kept moist, fed monthly, and need their faded blooms frequently. If winter gets severe, we should provide a light mulch after the ground freezes. Pansies are large, colorful, delicately fragrant, and come in a wide variety of colors. Gaillardia's need to have faded flowers removed to prolong blooming period and cannot be over watered.
