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Flowers bring unrivaled color and quality to your landscape design. Each species requires unique care and falls under the category of either perennial or annual. These distinctions play a role in plant care, so use the following guide to ensure your plants remain healthy.

Perennials

Perennial flowers have, on average, a three- to five-year life span. There is a wide selection, including asters, daisies, daffodils, mums, and roses. These plants often have shorter blooming periods than annual flowers, though they ultimately have more blooming cycles thanks to their tough bulb structures.

There are two types of herbaceous perennials: deciduous and evergreen. Deciduous plants grow for part of the year and go dormant for the remainder. Evergreen perennials grow throughout the year.

Annuals

landscape designAnnuals are flowers that live for one season. Whether you’re repotting a plant from the landscaping store or spreading seeds, these plants will sprout, grow, bloom, and die once the season passes. They often bloom throughout the entire season.

Examples include petunias, begonias, dahlias, and pansies. Some annual flowers, like California poppies, marigolds, and forget-me-nots, self-sow and regrow on their own when the next growing season arrives. Others need to be replanted prior to the growing season.

Climate can change the distinction between these plants. In some regions, a perennial may be an annual in the sense that it can’t survive a hard winter. For the ideal landscape design, consider how perennials and annuals fluctuate and alter the look of your garden. Consult with landscape professionals about appropriate plants for your region.

 

If you need a hand with landscape design, the team at Rossi Landscaping will fulfill your needs. They bring over 30 years of experience to each job, and as a family-owned and -operated business, they’re committed to working closely with customers Their Sagamore Hills, OH, team provides residential and commercial services, which you can learn about on their website. Call (330) 467-2448 to discuss what they can do for you.

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