Despite the ease with which the flowers can be grown a perennial garden is a long-range project. The objective is to present an array of color from early spring to late fall. To accomplish this goal you must plant different varieties designed to bloom harmoniously throughout the season. We spend time not only planning the location of the beds but what sort of beds to have. We have some raised beds, some in a rock garden setting or small color clumps throughout the yard.
Some perennials are even well-suited to growing on a trellis or a fence line.
Now the real fun begins. With paper and pencil we sketch out the positioning of the plants within the beds. What plants you choose will be determined by soil type, exposure as well as personal preference. It helps to mark not only the type of plant but its color as well as its blooming season so as to get a good color mix and a full season of blooms. Putting all this on paper also allows you to visualize the plantings not only as young plants but also the shape of the future garden.