What is the difference between a perennial plant and an annual plant? This is a question that is often asked. A real simple way to remember is that an annual plant must be planted every year (annually) and a perennial usually regrow for two to four years.

So what does this mean to you? It means you will have to plan for where and how you plant your perennial plants. An annual can be planted almost anywhere, in soil of varying quality, such as a spot you just need some cover in for this growing season. On the other hand you will need to give careful consideration to the selection and care for the planned spot for your perennial.

The steps to planting a perennial is pretty much the same as any other plant, just a little more preparation involved. You will first need to prepare the ground where you will be putting your perennial plant. It is crucial for the soil to be ready to support your plant for approximately three to four years. If it is not properly prepared the plant will deplete the nutrients in the soil, and grow back weaker each year (it will be a little weaker each year regardless, but with proper preparation this will be minimized.

Have you found a good spot for your plant? Now comes the fun part of getting it in the ground, and maybe getting a little dirty. Begin by digging a hole deep enough to provide adequate support for your plant. If you are using a packed plant (as opposed to seeds) remove the plant with the soil still attached to its roots and put it in the hole. Now you can refill the hole with commercial potting soil that contains a high concentration of nutrients.

Now that you have your perennial planted all you have to do is make sure it gets plenty of water and nutrients, this can be done occasionally by mixing nutrients into the water.

For more information on perennial plants visit Gardens Abloom Perennial Gardening

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