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How to Plant a Colorful Annuals Border Along Paths and Beds

Everything looks better framed—whether it's a picture or a garden path. Low-growing annuals create vibrant, living edges between lawn, pathway, and garden beds.

Step-by-Step Planting

Loosening soil with a hoe

1. Loosen the soil. Use a hoe or cultivator to break up the planting area. This eases planting and gives roots a strong start.

Setting plants along path edge

2. Position plants. Set them along the front edge of the path, spacing according to the species' requirements. Water thoroughly.

Wishbone flower border

3. Watch them fill in. Within weeks, plants like wishbone flower (Torenia fournieri)—shown here—create a charming, continuous edge for shady beds.

Top Annuals for Edging and Borders

  • Begonia
  • California poppy
  • Creeping zinnia
  • Cuphea
  • Diascia
  • Dichondra
  • Evolvulus
  • Impatiens
  • Lantana
  • Nierembergia
  • Parsley
  • Sweet alyssum
  • Verbena

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