Cheer up drab gardens with a splash of color by planting cool season annuals like alyssum, pansies, dianthus, Johnny Jump-ups, or snapdragons. The instant color of spring blossoms is a release from the winter doldrums.
Snapdragons are a favorite because individual florets of their multi-colored blossoms can be opened and shut. With a little pressure, and positioning fingers at just the right spot o…