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Cut Flower Garden

November 8, 2008

Annual flowers are often used in cut flower gardens because they generally bloom repeatedly all season when the blooms are cut away. There are also some perennials that will keep blooming, however, so a cut flower garden can have plenty of variety in the type of plants it includes. Read more

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Pampering Your Perennials

October 31, 2008

Volume 1, Number 12

Inside this issue…

Pampering your Perennials


Designing a Perennial Bed around the Purple Coneflower


Stepping out in Style

perennials

Hello Gardeners,

If you’re one of the many flower gardeners who grow annuals and perennials from seed, you’re almost certainly aware that the flowering plants need some extra attention in the summer. In this issue we discuss basic summer plant care and show you how to prolong those beautiful blossoms all season long. Read more

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Perennial Flower Seeds

October 10, 2008

If you know exactly what type of flowers you want in your garden year after year, plant perennial flower seeds. When you plant and grow perennials, the same flowers will come back again each year. This means not having to replant the garden each year, leaving you more time for other pursuits.
Growing perennial flower seeds usually require a little maintenance once the plants have become established. After planting, the plants grow the stems, leaves and petals that will be visible above ground. During the coldest months, these visible portions may wither away, but the roots will continue to thrive below the ground. When the warmer months come, they will once again grow the upper portions of the plants and you will have new stems and new blooms waiting to open.
For busy people, perennial seeds give them the peace of mind of knowing that beautiful flowers will grow again next year, even if they are too busy to plant more seeds. This keeps flower beds replenished and the space looking well cared for.
Some perennial seeds will wait in the ground through the spring before sprouting while others will start growing right away. But whichever type you choose, you know that the plant will come back again and again, making perennial flower seeds a great investment for your garden.

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