Seasonal Color
Flowers provide landscaped areas with a variety of seasonal, colorful accents that greatly impact the design elements on your property. Poorly maintained colors can have the opposite effect and negatively impact your landscape. That’s why our designers are passionate about and dedicated in providing you with a garden that is sure to gain the attention of passerby’s. We help you turn shady corners into a sea of color or a sunny spot into a dynamic collaboration of season-long blooms.
Annual Bed Care and Maintenance Program
We provide you with a 5-step annual bed maintenance service that will take care of all aspects of your flowers to ensure your property is beaming with color all year long and protects your investment year round. Beginning in April and going through November, our program includes prepping and amending the soil, installing your seasonal color, weeding and feeding them, fall clean ups, and the installation of new bulbs.
Seasonal Color
At Bluegrass, we offer an array of seasonal color that will spruce up any property. Below is a few of the hundreds of flowers we offer.
Tulips | Tulips really bring a spring garden to life! Planting the bulbs in the fall will bring bright colors in the spring. There is a wide variety to choose from and they are available in many colors. | Season of Interest: Wildlife Attraction: |
Pansies
| A cool weather favorite. Pansies are known as the colorful flower with the heart shaped centers. These popular, bi-colored flowers have a full range of striking colors that will never disappoint and are hearty when it comes to cool weather. | Season of Interest: Wildlife Attraction: |
Petunias
| Widely known for their trumpet shape and hairy, sticky, branches, petunias are a popular garden bed flower. These beauties will bloom through the summer months. The petunia family is anything but small. From single to double blooms, ruffled or smooth petals, or striped, veined or solid colors, there is an abundance to choose from! |
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Begonias
| These flowers are extravagant in color! An added bonus to these eye popping flowers is the relatively low maintenance they need in order to survive. Begonias will continue to provide long-lasting color in shady or low-light areas. | Season of Interest: Wildlife Attraction: |
Mums
| These luxurious flowers range in color, shape and size. There are so many varieties it can be overwhelming which ones to pick. Though they thrive in the fall, the best time to plant mums is in the spring. If planted correctly, they will last for years. Mums are great additions to both your garden or containers, whichever you prefer. |
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Sunflower
| Nothing screams summer like the sunflower. It is recognized worldwide for its bright yellow petals and brown centers. You can allow this ball of sunshine grow tall in your garden or keep it small in a container. These are great summer flowers because they are very tolerant of heat and drought. |
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Coleus
| Coleus is loved for its stunning color combinations in their foliage. They come in various patterns, color intensities and leaf textures. There is a combination for any personality. They love the shade; however, a little morning sun will have these flowers radiating their color throughout your garden. |
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Lantana
| Lantana is your ideal summer flower. This plant can survive with little moisture and an area that bakes under the sun all while producing an array of brightly colored flowers. Plus, it makes a great perennial ground cover in the fall. |
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Dusty Miller
| The dusty miller will certainly add dimension to your seasonal colors. Known for its lacy leaves and silvery gray foliage they make for attractive companions in the garden and require minimal care once established. They are also perfect for the summer months due to their resistance to drought and tolerate frost in the fall. |
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Sweet Potato Vine
| The sweet potato vine foliage can be found in shades of chartreuse or purple, making it the neutral color of the garden. When grouped together, these plants can make in impact on your garden… in a good way! They are drought tolerant making them great for containers or ground cover in your garden bed. |
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Celosia
| These stunning eye catchers are commonly known as cockscomb or woolflower. Celosia is a perfect choice as a border or edging around your garden bed. Like many other flowers they come in a variety of colors such as yellow, orange, pink, gold, purple and red, crimson and rose. | Season of Interest: Wildlife Attraction: |
Marigolds
| Marigolds are easy-going and reliable that grow quick. Their colors show a wealth of golds, coppers, and brass that shine bright in summer and fall gardens. There are various types of marigolds that range in color and size. These flowers also do well in containers. |
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Portulaca
| These beauties are also known as sun rose or moss rose. Portulaca grows well in an area of heat and drought as they need little moisture to bloom and thrive. They are well-suited in the garden or even in containers. They come in flashy colors of red, orange, yellow, pink, purple and white. |
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Specialty Garden Services
Planting seasonal color isn’t just limited to annual flower beds. Our designers love unleashing creative color ideas into containers as well as tropical planters to bring more life and customization to your property. They are skilled in bringing the hottest trends to your property using new and traditional plants in your design scheme.
When it comes to putting color in your garden, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the endless possibilities. The list doesn’t stop here! We have horticulturists on our team that specialize in transforming your garden. Contact us today by giving us a call at 314.770.2828 or by using our simple contact us form to discuss your custom flower design needs!