{"id":799,"date":"2013-04-12T13:00:22","date_gmt":"2013-04-12T20:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highergroundgardens.com\/?p=799"},"modified":"2013-04-12T13:00:22","modified_gmt":"2013-04-12T20:00:22","slug":"embrace-your-annual-flower-plantings-they-really-generate-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highergroundgardens.com\/embrace-your-annual-flower-plantings-they-really-generate-happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Embrace Your Annual Flower Plantings: They Really Generate Happiness"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s something about planting annuals\u2026 and now there\u2019s proof. Flowers generate happiness.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cFlowers and ornamental plants increase levels of positive energy and help people feel secure and relaxed\u2026 Flowers can help you achieve a more optimistic outlook on your life, bringing you both pleasing visual stimulation and helping you to increase your perceived happiness.\u201d<\/p>\n

– The Ellison Chair in International Floriculture<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Discover 2013\u2019s Garden Trends for Bedding Plants<\/strong><\/p>\n

Colour trends for 2013 include: cerulean blue, purple (the new neutral), positive pink, happy yellow and healthy green.<\/p>\n

Check out these fun selections below, in the top five colours, from Proven Winners.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/em> I have chosen to show plants from this catalogue because I admire Proven Winners for their success in growing plants that are trialed and tested. As a result you get annuals that bloom all season long, are easy to care for and are disease free. You can shop locally at your favorite garden centre for these and many more Proven Winners annuals.<\/p>\n

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Summer Snapdragon Angelface Dresden Blue<\/p><\/div>\n

Angelonia, Angelface series, Dresden Blue<\/b><\/p>\n

Blooms all season; heat and drought tolerant plants; grape-scented foliage; low maintenance. Also terrific for use as cut flowers, these stems will last up to ten days in a vase.<\/p>\n