How to Choose Perennial Plants
Perennial plants are an excellent choice for bringing bright and vivid color to your garden year after year without replanting. They are available in many shapes and colors, and can be planted either directly into your garden or in containers.
- Select the areas to place your perennials in your garden.
- Determine the amount of sun your garden receives each day. Select plants for the sunny areas that thrive in full sun. For areas with less sun, select the plants that are best in partial shade.
- Check the soil to determine the moisture content. If you garden tends to be very dry select perennials that do not require much water.
- Choose perennials that do well in your type of climate. This is especially important if you are ordering plants from an online nursery website. Online companies sell plants nationwide for all climate types. Therefore, they will not be tailored to grow in your region, you'll have to be really familiar with the differences.
- Consult a gardening magazine or publication to determine the types of perennials that grow best in your particular area.
- Determine the amount of maintenance you are willing to put in the perennials after they are planted. Some require more pruning than others to remain healthy, so plan accordingly.
- Talk with your local nursery representative to determine the times your perennials will bloom. By choosing plants that bloom at different times you will be able to provide beautiful color for your garden during the entire growing seasons.