First of all pick a spot in your lawn that you will be able to enjoy the visual display the most.  Landscaping with annuals per square ft. will cost you more money than any other part of your landscaping, so plan it well, after picking your spot of most enjoyment, prep planting area by turning soil, something as simple as a gas flowr drill can be very affective in turning the soil, always add soil amendments along with a light application of fertilizer, use Sarasota organic fertilizer if possible.  If soil has been very dry for along periode of time water in a few days before planting.  Annuals will need attention everyday for one week to make sure they get enough water, and things are off to a good start.  Tere is an array of different annuals that will work great in this mild Winter weather so take the time to visit www.stateoftheartlandscaing.com for more information on planting annuals correctly.