Now is a great time to start planting perennials in your garden or yard. Perennials are an ideal plant for planting any place in your yard because they die during the fall and winter, they grow back again in the spring for your enjoyment in the spring and the summer. Planting a mix of perennials is a good idea because it will help save you time and money and adds a mix of beautiful plantings to your garden or yard. Before you buy perennials for your garden, here are some things to consider when selecting perennials:
- Location: choose a location in your yard for planting the perennials. When selecting the location for your new perennials, keep in mind the amount of space you have and the amount of sunlight that reaches the area. Some perennials grow better in direct sunlight or require more shade, so read up on the type of perennials for your climate zone that will grow well in the amount of sunlight that you have for that location.
- Soil Quality: inspect the type of soil that you have in your yard. Check for the amount of drainage in the soil. If your soil is on the sandy side, chances are it is more likely to drain water quickly. Soil that contains a lot of clay is more likely to retain water. Soil that can drain water, while retaining some moisture is the best type of soil for planting perennials. To help improve the quality of the soil in your garden, you can use a clay conditioner like Schultz Clay Soil Conditioner for sandy areas or a potting mix like Schultz Cactus, Palm and Citrus Potting Mix to help the improve the drainage in your soil. You can also add mulch, compost, fertilizer and more to help improve the condition of your soil before adding your perennials.
