How much work is involved? How do you know which flowers to choose and whether your soil is healthy or not? There are many points to consider, but don't feel overwhelmed. There are many sources of gardening advice available on the web.
Some people enjoy growing a garden that will magically come back each year, without replanting. This is called a perennial garden. You can gather more information and perennial flower gardening tips at www.backyardgardener.com/pren/index.html.
You'll learn about perennials for backgrounds, for edging, for hardy environments, for long blooming seasons, for old-fashioned gardens and for semi-shade gardens. Some popular perennials include peonies, bleeding hearts, columbine, daffodils, crocuses, irises, asters, chrysanthemums, daisies, violets and black eyed Susan.
You'll need to pay special attention to color, height and bloom period are all equally important when dealing with perennials.
Growing a garden successfully usually takes a little bit of trial and error. Over the years, you'll learn where to fill in the bald spots, which plants can't quite survive in your area and which plants really flourish.
During the year, you'll need to water your new plants daily (unless it rains) and occasionally add more mulch or top soil nutrients. Be sure to remain vigilant about weeds and pests that invade your garden.
Also keep an eye out for plants that seem to be choking themselves: a trim at this point is always the best idea. At the end of the season, conventional gardening advice says that you must cover any perennials with 4-5 inches of mulch to keep the roots protected during the frigid winter.
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