Perennials

We have a lovely array of perennials this year. For you who are new to gardening, a perennial is a plant that overwinters and keeps growing every year. The only downside to perennials is that they do not provide constant colour all season. They can be planted in a way that there is always something blooming such as some in the spring, some in the summer and in the fall. The upside is they take very little care other than some cleaning up or trimming back and perhaps dividing once in a while. Some perennials can become root bound and need to be cut apart and thinned out. They will thank you by blooming profusely the following year. There are lots of books on perennials in the library and bookstores that provide that information. Sorry that I have no pics...I'm not at work today. The weekend forecast is looking fabulous so get ready to get out in your gardens and enjoy the sun!