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| Perennials
are plants that bloom year after year. Unlike annuals, which
must be replanted each year, perennials, when taken care of
properly, can sometimes last decades in a garden. Perennials
are usually harder to care for than annuals, but make up for
this in the long run. |
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are many advantages to growing perennials. Some perennial
plants will only thrive if they are dug up every few years
to divide the root system. In this way, the one original plant
will become several plants that can be shared or replanted.
Another
advantage to a garden of perennials is that the garden is
dynamic. Perennials usually bloom for only about one to six
weeks, unlike annuals, which bloom for a long time. By selecting
plants with different bloom times, a garden will change its
look, depending on which flowers are in bloom.
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Unfortunately, unlike annuals, perennials do not usually bloom
their first season. This is due to the plant using its energy
to on the root system, ensuring that it will live through
the winter months. Many garden centers will stock perennials
that have already grown for a season or two, and these should
bloom in the first season.
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