Consider the amount of time needed to maintain the Garden. Prepare a list of desired perennials. Add organic matter to improve soil aeration and drainage. A well-designed perennial Garden can provide many years of beauty and enjoyment. Careful selection of plant materials and thoughtful planning can result in a full season of color.
Perennials often require less maintenance than some annual flowers.
Once established, they generally require less water than annuals and often have fewer pest problems. Perennial Gardens may serve as borders along a fence or property line, thus easing mowing, trimming and water requirements that a lawn may present in such areas. It is also visually pleasing to locate the Garden against a background such as a fence, wall, shrubs or evergreens. Site Selection Site selection is the first step in planning a successful perennial Garden. Take stock of your environmental conditions to see where an optimum site might be.