What flowers are best for full sun and can be kept about (2*2*2)?

Petunias in pots would be nice and love sun. So would geraniums. Most herbs do well in the sun. Just remember to water them ( or maybe have the grandsons water them. I also have physical limitations and find that plants in pots work better for me.

Mary Smith has great ideas. Gerbera daisies also love sun, are easy to grow, bloom all summer long, and (in our area, NC) come back year after year. Lamb's Ears also love the sun and offer great gray/green foliage to contrast with blooming flowers.

What zone are you in? Here in South Louisiana, a lot of plants don't make it in full sun all day!

Lantana, verbena, zinnias, pentas, yarrow, sunpatiens

No need to be sorry! I have had great luck at Lowe's finding beautiful plants on clearance. They usually have a few racks in the back of the outdoor plant section. Dianthus do well in sun/heat, and can be planted in the ground or pots. My mom lives near Daytona, and has a beautiful plumbago, maybe for your larger spot.

How cool is it that you are taking such good care of your grandsons! They are getting old enough to help out with some of the gardening and you'll be able to teach them about plants and responsibilities involved with keeping them alive. If you have neighbors who have plants you like, talk with them and see if they'd be willing to split some of their perennial (come back year after year) with you. That way you can plant the area once and it will fill in year after year and you'll eventually be able to share with someone else. Daisies and cone flowers do well in full sun. You could also take a trip to a nursery and get help from the staff there about what's best to plant. And keep in mind, though the boys may wear you out at times, they'll keep you young by being around them rather than older folks. :) Enjoy those boys as they'll soon be men. Teach them well! :)

Hi Judith! I think Zinnias are easy ( seed packets) and so colorful and they come in different heights. Would they work in your planting zone?

Knockout roses are pretty easy too theyre quite often on clearance when the display bloom fades, for display reasons only —they are clearanced.

On a buget too for potted annuals —I shop clearance -usually finding suitable new guinea impatients -geraniums -wave petunias and begonias for the brightly colored annuals, lasting one year— I hate paying full price!

https://www.almanac.com/plant/zinnias

Thank you all for the help and comments on the boys. I've had them for 2 yrs now and I love having them around. They are good kids and help me out. Thanks again.😊👬👬👩