Annuals and Perennials
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If you are interested in planting beautiful flowers, two choices are annuals and perennials. Annuals and perennials differ in the amount of maintenance a gardener must do in either the late fall or early spring. It is also important to note that many different types of flowers come in breeds that can be either annuals or perennials. Here are some tips.
Annuals
Annuals are defined as flowers that grow for only one season. They are planted either in the late fall or early spring, and at the end of one full season they usually seed and die. Annuals need to be planted each year, thus requiring more maintenance from gardeners. Common annuals are marigolds and petunias.
Perennials
Perennials are flowers that last for at least three seasons (biennials are flowers that last for only two seasons). It is important to note that many perennials do not bloom their first year, but will usually bloom by their second year. They require less maintenance, are usually more hardy than annuals and are great for low maintenance landscaping. Common Perennials are honeysuckle, lilies and primrose.
Most gardeners plant both types of flowers due to the variety and beauty; however you should definitely plan your garden out so that you can maximize both types of flowers.
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