This year June 7th – 13th, 2026 marks National Gardening Week, an ideal period to enhance your garden with vibrant annuals or perennials that bring a splash of color to your landscape. In Central New Jersey, many annual plants start to flourish during the spring season which starts March 20th, 2026 and will sustain their beauty throughout the season. Choosing resilient flowers like Supertunias, and Coleus plants can extend the blooming into early fall, provided they are well-maintained and situated optimally.
Most annuals require ample water, and as the weather warms up in New Jersey. It’s crucial to monitor your plants to ensure they receive what they need to flourish throughout the season. If you’re considering container gardening, remember to include fertilizer in your shopping list. Container plants demand a bit more attention than those planted directly in the soil. Engaging a professional service like Sod Father LLC for your flower bed installation can be beneficial; they can recommend suitable plants for your landscape and analyze soil samples to ensure the recommended plants will prosper. Alternatively, if you opt to install your own flower bed, begin early in the day to avoid the stress of direct sunlight on the plants.
And don’t forget to read the plant tag. The plant tag includes the care information for the plant you just purchased so take the time to read it, and you may even want to save it so you remember exactly what your plants needs. It will also tell you if your plants need full run which many annuals do, or partial shade.
