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Perennials - Plants that Get Better with Age

Perennial flower gardening requires knowing which hardy perennials to grow and how to use flowering perennial plants in designing your perennial garden. Don’t forget all the great perennials for shade, perennials with great foliage and perennials for containers.
  1. Choosing Perennial Plants (18)
  2. Maintenance (12)
  3. Plant Profiles (60)

Growing Perennial Flowers from Seed
Tips for growing perennial flowers from seed,an easy, inexpensive way to grow more perennials.

Low Maintenance Perennials
We may love to garden, but it's nice to have a few plants that don't require constant attention. These 10 perennials will reward you with many seasons of easy care.

What is a Perennial Plant?
Perennials are considered to be ornamental plants that do not die after one season of growth. But, not all plants with the ability to be perennial are hardy in all areas.

Easy Care, Low Maintenance Perennial Plants
There is such a thing as an easy care, low maintenance perennial plant. It may vary from climate to climate and season to season, but there are many wonderful perennial plants that can be labeled low maintenance, providing undemanding easy care interest and bloom in the perennial border.

Long Blooming Perennial Flowers
Long blooming and repeat blooming perennial flowers form the backbone of a flower garden. Here are some perennial plants that bloom throughout the season.

Which Hostas Can Grow in the Sun?
Hostas are called 'shade-tolerant' plants, meaning they will grow in shade or partial shade. But some hostas need a period of full sun to look and perform their best. Although it is not recommended that any hosta be in full sun all the time, many Hostas are more vigorous and display their most vibrant colors if given at least some sun exposure. Here are some tips to help you pick the right hosta for your site.

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