what are perennial plants and how are they different from annuals?
Perennials are more long-lived than annuals, which die back at the end of a season. Perennials may go dormant in the winter, but they usually come back the next spring. Shrubs are perennial plants because they don’t die after a year (or, one hopes, several years) of growth. They tend to grow more slowly than annuals, and they are often more expensive because you are making a longer-term investment in your landscaping by planting perennials instead of annuals. Both perennial flowers and annual flowers have a place in the garden, but perennials give you hardy plants and recurring blooms year after year with little extra work on your part. The other great thing about perennial flowers is that there are so many different kinds of flowers to choose from. No matter what type of look you are going for in your yard or what kind of light requirement you have, you’ll easily be able to find the perfect plant for you. Here are a few of the classics: Aster: These beautiful little violet, blue, pink
