Perennials are plants that come back year after year, bringing joy to all who plant and watch them grow.
There are literally thousands of different types of plants that fall into the perennial category so the choices are endless. They come in such a variety of shape, size, color and texture that one can create many different looks for any yard, be it a large estate or the tiniest town plot. Another consideration is where are you going to put these plants? Will the bed be sunny or shady? Perennials, just like annuals have their
preferences and this should be taken into account when choosing your perennials. You should also get to know the bloom period of each plant. Some perennials will bloom for a month or so while others will bloom all season as many annuals do.
There are literally thousands of different types of plants that fall into the perennial category so the choices are endless. They come in such a variety of shape, size, color and texture that one can create many different looks for any yard, be it a large estate or the tiniest town plot. Another consideration is where are you going to put these plants? Will the bed be sunny or shady? Perennials, just like annuals have their
preferences and this should be taken into account when choosing your perennials. You should also get to know the bloom period of each plant. Some perennials will bloom for a month or so while others will bloom all season as many annuals do.
There are no RULES!
Perennials can be used for more than establishing a permanent setting place in a garden. Have some fun and add interest to container planting by mixing in perennials that bloom the first year!
Growing perennials in pots has become an increasingly popular. If all you want is the summer color and have no expectations of the plant coming back the next year.
First, let me say there is nothing wrong with growing perennials or shrubs in pots and then discarding them at the end of the season. After all, many plants that we grow as annuals in colder climates (like ours in northern Wisconsin) are perennials in warm winter climates.
We think nothing of growing "annuals" for one season, discarding them into the compost pile and then buying them new again next year. There is no reason perennials cannot be treated the same. If you garden in a small space and get easily bored, even though you can, you may not want to keep a perennial or shrub for next year. Go ahead and start over. As much as we hear about the "rules" of gardening, what is really important is that you enjoy your garden.
Perennials can be used for more than establishing a permanent setting place in a garden. Have some fun and add interest to container planting by mixing in perennials that bloom the first year!
Growing perennials in pots has become an increasingly popular. If all you want is the summer color and have no expectations of the plant coming back the next year.
First, let me say there is nothing wrong with growing perennials or shrubs in pots and then discarding them at the end of the season. After all, many plants that we grow as annuals in colder climates (like ours in northern Wisconsin) are perennials in warm winter climates.
We think nothing of growing "annuals" for one season, discarding them into the compost pile and then buying them new again next year. There is no reason perennials cannot be treated the same. If you garden in a small space and get easily bored, even though you can, you may not want to keep a perennial or shrub for next year. Go ahead and start over. As much as we hear about the "rules" of gardening, what is really important is that you enjoy your garden.
