The Perennials are a gardener’s closest friend. They usually come back year after year, requiring little care to look beautiful.
So if you’re looking to add some perennials {vivaces} to your garden but don’t know where to start, we’ve got you covered! This blog post will discuss the steps for choosing the perfect perennial for your garden.
Step-by-step Guide:
- Step One!
The first step is to decide what you want your perennial to do for your garden. Do you want it to provide ground cover? Be a focal point? Attract bees and other pollinators? Once you know what purpose you would like your plant to serve, narrow down your choices by researching which perennials are best suited for that particular purpose.
If you’re looking for a plant that will bloom all season long, consider planting coneflowers, daylilies, or black-eyed Susans.
If you’re hoping to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden, try planting bee balm, Butterfly weed, or Red hot poker. And if the ground cover is what you’re after, Sedum and Creeping Jenny are both excellent choices.
- Step Two!
Now that you have an idea of what you would like your plant to do, it’s time to think about where you would like to place it in your garden. Consider the amount of sun or shade that particular spot gets and the soil type. Once you know these things, you can further narrow down your list of potential plants.
Some perennials, such as hostas and ferns, prefer shady areas, while others, like lavender and rosemary, need full sun to thrive. And when it comes to soil type, some plants will grow in just about any kind of dirt, while others require special conditions.
For example, if you’re looking to add a succulent to your garden, you’ll need to make sure you have well-drained soil.
- Step Three!
Now that you know what conditions your plant will need to thrive, it’s time to think about maintenance. Are you looking for a plant that requires little to no care? Or are you willing to put in the work necessary to keep a more high-maintenance plant alive and healthy? Once again, this will help narrow down your choices.
If low-maintenance is what you’re after, consider planting daylilies, black-eyed Susans, or Sedum.
These plants are all relatively drought-tolerant and can withstand being ignored for long periods. If you don’t mind putting in a little extra work, hostas and ferns are both beautiful plants that will reward you for your efforts.
Conclusion:
Once you’ve considered all of these factors, it’s time to decide! Choose a plant you love that will fit well into your garden. It will thrive and provide you with years of enjoyment with a little care. Thanks for reading, and happy gardening!
