Perennials
- Perennials can be planted anytime time from early spring to late
fall. - Thoroughly and deeply spade the soil and surrounding area.
- Add generous amounts of organic matter to the soil if necessary.
- Saturate the root ball before planting by immersing it in water.
- Place a balanced fertilizer on the surrounding soil after planting.
- Inundate the planted perennial and adjacent area with water.
- Place a layer of bark mulch or other composted material
approximately 4" deep or more to conserve moisture. - Monitor the plant for moisture needs until the perennial is
extablished.
Perennial Questions
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What is a Perennial? A perennial is a plant that typically will come back year after
year.
year.
What size of a Perennial should I plant? Overall, it is more advantageous to buy
and plant a larger perennial.
and plant a larger perennial.
What is Xeriscaping? Xeriscaping is a Greek word that conotates good
landscaping practices. It is a cultural program that focuses on conserving moisture
through proper cultural practices such as mulching, and watering deeply but less
often.
landscaping practices. It is a cultural program that focuses on conserving moisture
through proper cultural practices such as mulching, and watering deeply but less
often.
I want Drought Tolerant Plants! Most perennials are already low water
requirement plants. Nearly all perennials only need to be watered deeply once a
week if they have been mulched.. Most can go for a considerably longer period.
requirement plants. Nearly all perennials only need to be watered deeply once a
week if they have been mulched.. Most can go for a considerably longer period.