Perennials are herbaceous plants that tolerate the cold and
will come back each spring. Perennial
plants can be used in a flower garden or they can be used to add seasonal
interest to a shrub bed.
Planning out your bed before you purchase plants will help
avoid a haphazard look and save you money in the long run. Designing the bed on paper or consulting a
designer will ensure that the bed will be successful.
Consider the characteristics of each plant and the site
where the bed is located. When selecting
plants for your bed make a list of the following:
- When does it bloom and for how long?
- Mature height and width, (determines scale with other plants)
- Soil, moisture and light requirements
Group your plants with the same light and soil requirements
together first. Then consider color combinations and blooming times. Doing this
simple process will ensure the health of the plants, and a full season of
blooms.
Contributed by the Mickman Brothers Landscape Design Team
Contact us at 763-434-3346 or
landscape.manager@mickman.com
Contact us at 763-434-3346 or
landscape.manager@mickman.com
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