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The Top 8 Most Common Perennials

By: Joanne Jones | 2010-03-31 | Gardening
Perennials are plants that live for more than two years. The plants will grow during the warm season, appear to die during the winter and amazingly, will start to grow again from the plants roots or base the next season. Some perennials are better known than others. Here is a list of the most popular perennials, and their characteristics, that you will find in gardens everywhere. read more

Choosing the Right Perennial Grass

By: Nelly S Bufala | 2010-04-02 | Gardening
When people hear the word think plants, they usually think beautiful flowers, or sturdy trees. It's only natural to do so, as they are the plants that call our attention the most. However, people who work with plants and gardens know that there are other plants that are as important, but that usually go unnoticed. One of the most common types of plant that we never pay attention to unless we have to take care of it is grass. In a way, it's funny that one of the most used and common types of plants passes unnoticed by most people. read more

Perennial Flowers - Tips For Growing Your Perennial Flower Garden

By: sureshthakur | 2012-10-16 | Gardening
When planting your flowers be sure their planted at the existing grade of the garden. To achieve a constant bloom throughout the season, plant many different species. You should also consider foot traffic and children and pet play habits in the area you are considering establishing your perennial flower bed. These gardens were the opposite of the large formal gardens found in palaces and grand cou read more

Tips And Ideas For Perennial Plants Gardening

By: Bill Gates | 2011-08-30 | Gardening
Flowers are common yet very effective gifts for people in every part of the world. Flowers play various roles and therefore explains why they are present in various occasions. People has started celebrating every occasion with nice looking flower arrangement. read more

Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About Perennial Herbs

By: Mark Perlik | 2010-04-01 | Gardening
By definition, a perennial plant is one that lives for more than two years. In contrast, an annual plant germinates, flowers, and dies in one year. This article is about herbaceous plants, which are perennials. Woody plants such as shrubs and trees are also considered perennials. read more

Planning an Herbaceous Perennial Flower Bed

By: Pauline Go | 2010-03-29 | Gardening
The reason why many people are opting for perennials is because they require less care and maintenance compared to annuals. The first thing is that perennials last more than one season while annuals have to be replaced every few months. In a warm dry climate, annuals require a lot more water than perennials. read more

Perennial Flower Gardening and Garden Design Ideas

By: Jamie Keife | 2011-11-09 | Gardening
Successful flower garden design is a combination of different factors. One is the design aspect, and the other involves proper plant selection. read more

Fragrant Perennial Bulbs For the Home Gardener

By: Michelle Day | 2010-04-02 | Gardening
Perennial bulbs are a joy for the home gardener. Generally planted during the fall, in the spring they burst forth with color. Often they are the first flowers we see each year after the long winter months. Perennial bulbs that are also highly fragrant can make this show even more spectacular, especially as they are cut and brought inside and their sweet aroma fills your entire house. read more

Perennials Bulbs and Annuals - Seasonal Decoration

By: Kent Higgins | 2010-03-26 | Landscaping
Very often the discussion on the uses of plants is devoted to woody plants. They have more or less permanent value as they give substance and form to the garden. read more

Keeping up with perennials

By: Paul Windsor | 2011-07-07 | Gardening
In one of the last articles - Plant cycles made simple, we mentioned one large group of plants, known as perennials. Growing perennials does not require loads of work, but you must keep an eye on them and when necessary provide particular care in a particular time. read more

Growing Perennial Herbs

By: Keith Greene | 2010-03-26 | Gardening
Perennial Herbs are fragrant and entirely useful for recipes that call for freshly chopped herbs. They make wonderful teas, sachets and dried herbal wreaths. These perennial herbs include rosemary, chives, angelica, bay leaf, mint, lemongrass, lavender, echineaca, aloe, fennel and oregano. Another perennial that delights feline pets is catnip. There are many perennial herbs to choose from for perennial herb gardens. read more

Tips for Planting Potted Perennial Flowers and Bushes

By: James Famuliner | 2012-02-08 | Gardening
A good planting mixture consists of 1/3 original dirt, 1/3 manure and 1/3 peat moss or nursery recommended compost. Using this mixture, fill the bottom of the hole, place the plant, fill around the plant, tamp it down and then water the planting. read more

Preparation Steps for Planting Potted Perennial Flowers and Bushes

By: James Famuliner | 2012-02-08 | Gardening
When planting, choose a compatible location to plant potted perennial bushes or flowers. It is advisable to check with the proper authority to mark utilities before digging and be sure to have the tools and supplies you need to complete the project. read more

Shade Gardening Tips - Ten Shade Perennials For the Mid South

By: Julia Stewart | 2010-04-03 | Gardening
Think you can't grow anything in the shade? Shade perennials are easy to grow if you give them the right conditions. Here are three of the most important tips to make the most of your shade. Plus as an added bonus, we have included ten of the top performers for the Mid South region. read more

Gardening For Beginners - What Are Perennials?

By: Perry Alexander | 2010-03-27 | Gardening
Perennials are the backbone of many flower gardens. They are the plants that return year after year. To many it's like seeing old friends reappear, surviving the winter's freezing cold and gracing the garden again with their familiar flowers and scents. read more