Seasonal Annual Installations

Why Seasonal Color Matters in Houston

Houston’s weather has a mind of its own. It’ll be 85° in December and then freeze the next week. That kind of back-and-forth makes it hard to keep flower beds looking good all year—unless you plant for the season. That’s where seasonal color comes in.

We’ve seen it time and again: a house with nice grass but tired, empty beds still looks “off.” But add a fresh round of snapdragons or marigolds, and suddenly the whole yard feels alive. You don’t need a total makeover. Just the right pop of color—at the right time.

Houston’s Planting Schedule: It’s All About Timing

In Houston, you’ve got two planting windows that really count:

• Spring/Summer (March–August): This is the time for heat-lovers—think pentas, begonias, zinnias. They can take the sun and keep blooming through July.
• Fall/Winter (October–February): Cooler months call for hardier annuals like pansies, violas, and kale. These don’t mind our random cold snaps and can bloom straight through February.

If you don’t switch things out by season, your beds either fry in the heat or go bare when the holidays roll around. We’ve pulled more dead impatiens in July than we can count—it’s not your fault, Houston just gets hot.

Real Talk from the Field

A homeowner in Montrose told us once, “I bought flowers from the nursery, planted them, and three weeks later they were toast.” Turns out, she bought cool-season plants in mid-June. Totally common mistake. The local big-box stores don’t always stock based on local growing conditions— they stock based on inventory. That’s why it helps to work with someone who knows what actually works here.

We came in, pulled out the fried plants, added some mulch, and planted vinca and salvia. She texted two weeks later: “It finally looks how I wanted it to.”

Not Just Pretty—Seasonal Color Helps Your Whole Yard

Here’s something most folks don’t think about: seasonal flowers aren’t just for looks. They help your soil. They attract pollinators. They hold mulch in place during rain. Plus, they give your lawn something to "frame" it—like a border on a photo.

Also, flowers let your personality show. We’ve planted bright neon mixes in the Heights and soft pastels in Bellaire. A lot of our customers like to match their entryway colors—or go bold for holidays. We’re into that.

Final Tip

In Houston, the biggest mistake is planting too late. Once summer kicks in, it’s too hot for new roots. Same goes for winter — wait too long and the cold zaps the color before it even settles in. We try to schedule spring installs in early March and fall installs right after the first cold front in October.

If you’re not sure what works at your house, especially if you’ve got a lot of sun or deep shade, we’ll come by and figure it out. We’ve worked in nearly every neighborhood from Garden Oaks to Midtown, and we’ve seen it all — soggy beds, dead spots, squirrels digging up bulbs. There’s a fix for it.

TL;DR: Seasonal color makes your yard look finished, fits Houston’s crazy weather, and helps your whole landscape work better. It’s one of the easiest ways to make your house feel cared for.

Local Resources (for Lawn Nerds Like Us)

• Houston Arboretum Plant Guide
• Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for Harris County
• City of Houston Water Conservation