Propagating a plant refers to the process of using existing plants to create new plants. Many species of perennials multiply over time by sending out shoots that then take root and sprout into a new plant, with a separate stem and an independent root system….
In this article we are going to talk about How to Grow Perennials From Seeds. The advantages of growing perennials from seeds (rather than store-bought seedlings) are that seeds cost less and come in a wider variety of species. But there are…
Staking a perennial means providing the plant with extra support to help it grow upright. Staking isn’t necessary for all perennials, but it’s particularly helpful for perennials that: Are more than 3 feet tall Have thin stems Have heavy or big flowers…
Pinching, also known as pinching back, is similar to deadheading in that it involves pinching off a portion of the plant using your thumb and pointer finger. Pinning, on the other hand, is used to pinch off new stems before any blossoms…
Deadheading is the process of pruning away dead or wilted flowers from a plant. Deadheading the perennials in your garden is an important gardening chore because it: Increases the time span over which flowers bloom Increases the number of blooms on each…
By correctly watering, fertilizing, mulching, and fighting off pests and disease, you can help your perennials grow into healthy adult plants with beautifully blooming flowers and attractive foliage. How to Water Perennials The guidelines for watering perennials are essentially the same as…
Transplanting a seedling outdoors—moving it from indoors to outdoors—can give the plant a real shock to its system, even if it’s been hardened off. To make the transition as easy as possible for the plant, try to transplant on an overcast, mild…
In addition to growing perennials from seeds or seedlings, you can also propagate them from by cutting a bit of stem from an already established perennial and then planting it. Like perennials propagated by division, perennials propagated from stem cuttings tend to…
Perennials are sold both as seeds that you sow and grow yourself, and as already-sprouted seedlings that you transplant into your garden. Buying Seeds vs. Seedlings Whether you should buy perennials as seeds or as seedlings depends on your preferences about: Cost: Seeds…
As opposed to an annual, which is a flowering plant that lives for just one year, a perennial is a plant that can live for longer than two years when grown in its native climate. Though in science the term “perennial” applies…
