The Perennial Gardening Experience

The art of perennial gardening like anything else requires knowledge and skill. It is learned from research complimented by experience.  There are so many aspects of perennial gardening that learning how to do it right is simply not an overnight event. So, how do you learn what to do so your garden can bloom year after year with a minimum amount of replanting?

To begin with go to a library or search the net. Try to learn what plants are hardy. Learn which flowers are easier to cultivate. Look at pictures to discover which ones you find most attractive. Then narrow it down to what flowers in what colors you want to use when starting your perennial gardening efforts. This may seem like a lot of work, but perennial gardening can be very satisfying if done properly. As can the outcome.

Once you’ve decided what you want to plant you’ll need to check your garden shed to see if you have the required supplies to begin your perennial gardening. First thing you require is a round edged shovel to allow easy digging when planting. Then you’ll have weeding to do. For this you’ll need a good rake, a hoe, and garden shears. It’s important when doing your perennial gardening to make sure the plants do not wind up suffocated by weeds. Then you’ll want either a watering can, if the area you planted isn’t too big, or a long hose if it’s a good sized plot.

Once you have your tools you can begin the project of perennial gardening. Plant your bulbs evenly spaced so that the do not overcrowd each other. Overcrowding will not produce nice flowers. You can grow your perennials from seed if that‘s your preference but be sure that the seeds are not planted too close together or they will not come up right either. The third alternative in perennial gardening is to buy plants that have already been potted. The big advantage to this is that you get to see what the colors look like and how the flowers look before you plant them. It helps you know if this is truly what you want. That may be a real bonus for someone who is new to planting perennial flowers.