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How to choose long-lived perennials

Gardeners choose long-lived perennials to minimize plant replacement and create dependable gardens.
Perennials offer lasting beauty, but some types require less maintenance for long-term health.
Peonies, Gas Plant, German Iris, Bleeding Heart and Daylilies are popular, long-lived perennial choices.
Peonies, thriving for over a century on Midwest farms, are pioneer favorites.
Dividing perennials such as German Iris and Daylilies every few years maintains plant vigor and longevity.

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How to choose long-lived perennials

You know you’re a devoted gardener if, after all your gardening chores are done, you create more. Many of us can relate to that statement; it seems we’re never “done” with our yardwork, but that’s the magic of gardening. In the perennial garden, for example, we’re always digging, dividing and adding more. Perennial garden tasks become fewer, though, if we select types known for their longevity. Planting perennials that live for decades, or even …

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Everything I'm Seeding in April

April is when gardeners need to start being mathematicians and professional organizers, trying to find space for all the seedlings that need to get into trays on time. It’s also the first time this year you’ll start succession seeding, both indoors and out. Succession seeding is one of the real benefits of growing your own seeds: It means you can grow one or two of a variety instead of needing the space for a whole six pack you’d pick up at the …

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10 Perennials You Should Always Cut Back in Spring, According to Pro Gardeners

These beautiful plants will need a bit of maintenance in the warmer months. Getty / sbonkIt's about the time of year when perennials are in full bloom once more—but these plants can still use a bit of maintenance. Cutting back will help your perennials really shine by stimulating new growth and even preventing disease. Of course, not all of these plants will appreciate being cut back in the same way—or at the same time. To help you get started, …

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