Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Perennials for your Greensboro Garden


Have you been enjoying perennials in your garden this summer? If not, you can next year! There is still time to plant perennials and have them blooming by next spring. Autumn can be a great time to plant them. As experts in perennials for Greensboro and the surrounding areas, we would like to tell you more about these plants and why you should consider them for your garden.
The greatest advantage of perennials is they come back year after year. They are a great way to add color and beauty to any garden or landscape. With the right type of perennials, your garden will enjoy year-round color. You can find perennial plants in various colors, sizes, textures and more. Finding the perfect new flowers and plants for your garden is easy, especially when you see the selection we have at our garden center.
Perennials offer more for your landscape than just beauty. They also help with soil erosion and stabilization due to their strong and deep network of roots. This root system also helps the plants withstand extreme weather conditions better than annuals.
Perennials can be planted during the spring or fall, while the ground is moist. There are perennials for every place in your garden. From sun to shade, wet or dry soil, there are suitable plants for each location. Our gardening experts can help you choose the right perennials for each area of your landscape.
When planting perennials, soil preparation is key. First, prepare the soil by weeding, digging and adding soil amendments. When placing the plants, give them room to grow. You don’t want them to be crowded by other plants. Once planted, keep them well watered, especially in their first year. This will help them flourish. Once established, perennials will bring color and structure to your garden and landscape for many years to come!
If you have any questions about perennials or how to get them established in your Greensboro garden, contact the experts here at Edgefield Plant & Stone Center. We will be happy to help! Stop by to see us at 3307 Edgefield Road in Greensboro, give us a call at 336-662-0081 or Contact Us.