The
first factor to take into consideration when planting perennials
is the location. Some perennials can withstand colder winters
than others. To check which plants can survive, one must learn
information about their USDA Hardiness Zone. This information
can be found online or at any nursery or garden center. Sunlight
and soil conditions must also be taken into consideration.
Obtain this information before planting perennials in any
location of the garden.
When
planting perennials that are not yet mature, i.e. still in
seed form, there are several options. Most nurseries will
sell only plants that are already mature, but some gardeners
prefer to mature the plants themselves. This can be done by
initially growing the plant indoors in a pot or flat. When
the plant has grown strong enough, usually six to eight weeks
later, it should be transplanted to the final growing site
in the garden. Another way is to plant the seed in late June
in a shady nursery bed. Mulch should be applied to the plant
in the fall to protect it through the long winter. In early
spring, it should be transplanted to its final location.
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