Attracting bees to garden. Ing Articles. By Joan Huyser-Honig A riot of color. That's the rosy definition of my yard's unruly borders, where colorful annuals and self-seeded dill, parsley, and forget-me-not tumble together. "It's the cottage garden look," I kept telling my husband. In the Garden Online - Features - The Best Annuals for Michigan. Annuals are the least expensive, easiest way to get real impact in your landscape.
For the cost of a few flats (or, even better, a few packets of seed) and minimal time, you can have a flower garden that will be the envy of the neighborhood. The flowers in this list are based on several factors. They are easy to find, both in seed and transplant form.