Choosing the Right Perennials for Your Garden

Perennials win the popularity contest—endless bloom times, sizes, textures, and colors mean there's a perfect perennial for every gardener.

Best of all, perennials improve year after year. We transformed a 13x24-foot raised bed into a blooming focal point. Start with good soil prep and organic amendments. Maintenance varies: staking, cutting back, dividing. Check local nursery for regional advice.

Design by reviewing catalogs, selecting plants for your conditions, and coordinating bloom times on paper for season-long color. Mix perennials with annuals, trees, shrubs, or vegetables—you don't need a dedicated perennial garden to make an impact. Learn to combine annuals with perennials.

Summer Power Perennials