Tips for Selecting Perennials That Will Thrive

NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE Read the full guide

Check your plant hardiness zone

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Make sure it’s really a perennial where you live

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Don’t assume you can grow it just because it’s in the store.

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Know what extra care certain perennials may need in winter

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Remember temperature isn’t just about cold

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Climate Conditions Matter, Too

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Don’t forget about soil conditions

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Why Perennials Die

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