Perennial flowers live more than two years. Some perennials live indefinitely. In many gardens, most of the plants are hardy perennials such as phlox, peonies, delphinium, and bleeding heart. Perennials are often referred to as “the busy gardener’s favorites” because they tend to take care of themselves. Once established perennials they can bring beauty to […] More
Understanding the nature of plants will help you establish a garden that will be a thing of beauty rather than a disappointment. Perennials are plants that live for three or more years. They live longer than annuals and biennials. Of course, trees and shrubs are perennial in habit, but the term perennial is generally applied […] More
Perennial plants offer an immense variety of shape, form, color, texture, and scent. There are perennials suitable for nearly every garden. Perennials are herbaceous plants–meaning they are not woody. A perennial commonly lives for 3 to 5 years, some much longer. Whereas trees and shrubs give structure to garden design, perennials contribute a great deal […] More
Perennials flowers might be considered the backbone of the herbaceous flower garden. They are long stayers in the flower garden—commonly three to five years, sometimes more. Perennial flowers, more than annuals, offer height and breadth and usually a longer season of color that will repeat next year and the year after. Perennials are usually the […] More
Garden flower color throughout the year requires a bit of planning. If you want blooms in your garden from early spring through winter, here are a few quick steps to get started: If you were able to accomplish these three steps you are a long way toward realizing a year-round flower garden. And if year-round […] More
Stephen Albert