Once established, most perennials need minimal upkeep in the form of watering and fertilizing, since their roots are more far-ranging than those of annual plants. Many perennials spread readily, filling out garden spaces and providing more and more color each year. Most perennial plants have a distinct bloom period, lasting anywhere from a week to a month or more. A few will describe certain plants as continuous bloomers, but even these usually have a period of peak bloom. At first, this may seem like a drawback, since each plant won't flower all summer.
Perennial gardens change with the seasons.
One of the greatest joys of perennial gardening is watching the plantings change with the seasons. Five Steps to Success 1. Choose the right site. If you are creating a new bed, try to choose a site that gets partial to full sun. Although there are perennials that will withstand deep shade, you'll have a much larger selection of plants to choose from if the site receives some sun.