To keep color and life in your garden longer, it is best to mix annuals along with perennials in a flowerbed for ongoing seasonal color. Definition of Perennials Perennials are plants that normally live for several growing seasons. Perennials are normally hardy plants, most of which die down to the ground each year and survive the winter on food stored in underground stems and return the next year. Before selecting your perennials, consider which species work best in your environment. The following tips will help ensure your success.
Most perennials demand good drainage.
Avoid spots that are overly wet, especially in the winter. For best results, work a two to three-inch layer of amendments into the top eight inches of soil. To set potted plants at a proper depth, dig a hole deep enough so that the top of your transplant's root ball is level with, or just above the surface of the ground. For species started from dormant crowns, bulbs or tubers, follow directions on the package. After a few weeks of regular watering, perennials should be well established and only require watering during periods of dry weather.