Basic treatment
Plan ahead. Perennial flower gardens are easy to maintain and are reliable performers. Their appearance depends as much on how they are organized and how to take care of them. Plant five or more plants of the same variety with a touch of color or a group of people with similar needs to create a dynamic and colorful focal point. Consider the color of each plant, texture, width and height as you plan your flower bed. The largest plant, the faster it will fill and start flowering. For best effect, plant the tags read, choose varieties that grow easily in your area and think about the amount of care the plants need.
Check the soil. Autumn is an ideal time to prepare the beds. Not only the earth warmer and easier to modify and dig in, and during spring, but the plants will also develop strong roots in the following year. Perennial bulbs planted in autumn have enough heat to the roots continue to grow, although early frost can cause peaks to die. If you plant new plants perennial garden, begin by preparing the soil. Use a soil test to check pH levels before planting, perennials generally favors a pH of 6.5, although some plants prefer more alkaline or acidic soils.
Water. Newly transplanted perennials should be watered well for the first few weeks in order to prevent dehydration and to help them settle. Watering infrequently but deeply encourage these hardy plants to root deeply and survive drought. Invest in a soaker hose system or drip irrigation to save time, but remember to replace the timer when watering is not necessary. Retain moisture by mulching patch.
It nourishes and protects. Most perennials like a good bill in the winter and do not need to be cut until spring. Layer of mulch to provide protection in extreme cases. Because perennials are generally short flowering time, deadheading and pruning must be maintained, but be careful not to cut too many flowers.
Now that planting
To pick up the container garden fall or autumn flowering perennial. Choose varieties specific to your area:
To pick up the container garden fall or autumn flowering perennial. Choose varieties specific to your area:
- Asters (Michel Daisy): Available in a wide range of white, purple asters, blue and pink are drought resistant and need full sun and very little care. This fall, making some great borders.
- Chelonia (Turtlehead): the turtle Chelonia shaped head contrasts nicely shaped Daisy Chrysanthemums and asters in the autumn garden. The plants grow about 3 feet long and need a half-shade and moist soils are shades of white, pink and red.
- Eupatorium (Joe Pye) growth of almost 7 feet tall, these plants with purple flowers survive best in moist, well drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
- Helenium (Sneezeweed): These daisy-like flowers need full sun and well drained, moist to show the vibrant colors of gold, red and orange.
- Sedum (Stonecrop) Sedum is the most popular form of "Autumn Joy, 'drought-resistant plant that is easy to grow. Big, dusty-pink tuft forming heads, Sedum is a great design and works well with the border in containers or ground cover.
