Shows readers how to use annuals to achieve instant, spectacular color with little effort and expense.Ideal for new gardeners and busy homeowners who want instant, easy-care beauty for their yard.Attention to new varieties, appealing color combinations, new landscape uses, and short-cuts appeals to experienced gardeners.Highly browsable selection guide presents over 300 varieties in full color and 135 black and white illustrations.Time-saving techniques, tips for easy care, and emphasis on quickly bringing color to a garden.Author Ann Lovejoy is a high-profile contributor to Horticulture Magazine and the author of numerous award-winning books on gardening.