Perennials offer possibilities for every growing situation.
As you contemplate digging into perennial gardening, approach it from the standpoint of solving landscape problems.
There’s a perennial that will thrive in every growing solution.
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If youhave a slope too steep for mowing, you’re able to trade turf for perennial groundcover.
Natural deposits ofacidic soilcan support lovely perennials that will make you grateful for the locally low pH.
Stop fighting to grow grass beneath shade treesplant shade-loving perennials instead!
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Use this list of perennials adapted to various growing conditions to draft solutions to your landscaping problems.
There areplenty of varieties that can withstand(and even thrive) in that much moisture.
You need especially hardyplants that don’t need consistent or large amounts of water.
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Try some of these.
Some plants, however, do super well inhot and sunny spots in the garden.
But, it’s possible for you to still grow gorgeous flowers in acidic soil.
Anemone.Credit: Rob Cardillo Photography
Some plants actuallydo well with these conditions.
It’s also more lightweight and fine than other types of soil.
If you have sandy soil, you don’t need to be limited to desert plants alone.
Baptisia.Credit: Susan Gilmore
If you might’t get the salt levels balanced, lean on these salt-tolerant garden plants.
If you’remethodical about the plants you choose, they’ll leave your garden alone.
Perennials for Hot Climates
Explore the world of tropical plants that love the humidity.
Mallow.Credit: Ed Gohlich Photography Inc
The sun won’t burn thesehot climate plantsthey just can’t get enough of the heat.
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Yarrow.Credit: Tom McWilliam
Blanket Flower.Credit: David Speer
Hens-and-Chicks.Credit: Peter Krumhardt
Ornamental allium.Credit: Peter Krumhardt
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Daylily.Credit: Alise O’Brien Photography
