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17 Perennial Flowers That Bloom From Spring To Fall
One of the best things about perennials is that many of them have long bloom periods, offering vibrant colors from spring ...
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Invasive perennials to keep out of your garden – 5 species to avoid and what to grow instead
However, some perennials are considered invasive, with aggressive growth habits helping particular species to outcompete ...
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What Are Perennial Plants, And How Do They Grow?
Perennials are an essential part of landscapes, and understanding the life cycle of these plants is key to creating beautiful ...
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12 Best Cool Season Annuals For Winter Gardens
Not all plants sleep through the winter months. Cool season annuals thrive when the temperature drops. Annuals are ...
Planning for spring’s garden? Bees like variety and don’t care about your neighbors’ yards
A biologist explains what to focus on if you’re designing a garden with pollinators in mind − and what you don’t need to ...
How to tell when it’s time to divide perennial plants in your garden
When an otherwise healthy-looking perennial plant stops flowering, it usually means that it’s ready to divide. Wait until the ...
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The Blazing Perennial Flower You Can Easily Grow From Seed
If you want a perennial flower that is both beautiful and easy ... draining soil mix and lots of sunlight to thrive in. In early spring, plant the seeds directly in your garden or in containers ...
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For winter interest in your garden, wait until spring to cut perennials
I prefer to leave perennials up for winter interest in my garden at home and then cut them back in spring. The spring gardening season is very busy for me and there have been some years when I did ...
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Pruning perennial and annual flowers
Chopping back perennials in late-spring will make bushier plants that flower later on in the season and often flower more prolifically. Known as the Chelsea chop, it is carried out in late May ...