An easy-care yard doesn’t have to be boring.
Keep the color coming all season long with this garden design.
With this perennial garden plan, you’re free to plant it andalmostforget it!
Credit: Ed Gohlich
A selection oftough-as-nails plantsis the secret.
These blooming beauties will thrive in full sun, tolerate heat and humidity, and reliably return each year.
before you jump in plant shopping, review all garden plan materials.
Credit: Illustration by Mavis Augustine Torke
Then, ask yourself the following questions:
Do I have a suitable spot for this plan?
The layout diagram for this perennial garden plan shows the rough dimensions of the project.
In general, you might enlarge or reduce the size of the garden byadding or eliminating plants.
However, the garden’s character may change if you alter the size dramatically.
Do I have the right growing conditions?
Be sure that the plants aresuited to your USDA Hardiness Zone.
Do I need to amend my soil?
Most plants thrive in moist, butwell-drained soil.
