Garden: Sunflower House

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Earthgro by Scotts Mulch uses Scotts Color Advantage to provide year-long color, guaranteed. Made from forest products, Earthgro Mulch helps conserve soil moisture, moderate soil temperature and prevent weeds naturally by blocking growth and access to sunlight when applied at a 3-in. depth. For longest color, keep mulch dry for 24 hours after application. To optimize color, it is recommended to turn or rake the top 1-in. of mulch every 3-4 months.

Morning Glories are fast-growing, vigorous climbing vines with profuse, brightly colored blooms. This variety produces sky blue, funnel-shaped flowers with a tinge of yellow in the throat. Provide a sturdy trellis, pergola or other support for the vines, which get large -- and heavy -- by the middle of the summer. Vines grow up to 15' tall. Morning glories have tough seed coats. To speed up the germination process, soak seeds in warm water for several hours before planting.

Apply Organic Compost, made from composted cow manure, contains Nitrogen to help plants thrive. The compost is ideal for use in new landscapes, when patching or planting new lawns and as a top-dressing to vegetable gardens.

Towering heirloom is one of the oldest, most beloved sunflower varieties. Sky-high 12' plants with huge heads are supported by great, sturdy trunks. Ready to attract pollinators and turn heads in the neighborhood. Roast grey-striped seeds for snacking or feeding wildlife throughout winter.

We're making plans for a Sunflower House, with instructions from this lovely guide. Find out where to order seeds and print these cute, free journals.

SunflowerSelections.com is the original source for the world's best ornamental sunflower seeds for the home gardener and professional cut flower grower featuring ProCut Orange, unique bouquet types, and miniature pot varieties and giant hybrids.

53 days. Shades of autumn colors ranging from red, mahogany-red, burgundy, russet-bronze, vivid gold, all in bicolor blends. 3-5 in. flowers. Plants grow 6-8 ft. tall with a number of secondary blooms. Small (2 g) packet has about 50 seeds.