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	Know Your Plants – Annual vs. Perennial - a balanced combination of annuals and perennials is the secret to creating a landscape that looks fresh and colorful through every season - Learn the differences between annual and perennial plants and how to decide which type of plant is best for your gardening needs. View Article »
	All About Growing Perennial Plants - plants that return year after year - The information you need to know to grow perennial garden plants. We’ve collected some of our best tips for growing perennials in pots and in your garden, including a list of popular plants and how to care for them. View Article »
	Choosing Perennials for a Bloom-filled Summer - bring color to your garden - Choose a mix of perennial plants that begin blooming at different times for a continuous vibrant display all season long. View Article »
	Five Extra-Long-Blooming Perennials - enjoy flowers all summer - Discover these five perennial plants that bloom over an exceptionally long season. Better yet, they’ll return to provide a reliable source of color and beauty year after year. View Article »
	Dividing Perennials - keep ‘em healthy and spread the beauty - Energize your perennials and gain more of them by following these simple guidelines for dividing them. View Article »
	10 Perennial Shade Plants with Fabulous Foliage - shade-loving perennials with no flowers or full sun needed - Foliage shapes, textures and colors can transform shady spaces just as much as flowers. Read on to learn about 10 perennial shade-loving plants with great-looking leaves. View Article »
	Are Sunflowers Annuals or Perennials? - sorting out sunflowers - What is a sunflower? Can sunflowers be perennial as well as annual? Learn more about some of the many plants commonly called “sunflower”. View Article »
	5 Flowering Plants for Hot, Dry Climates - beautiful perennials for harsh conditions - Learn about five perennials that thrive in hot, dry conditions. Develop landscaping around these hardy plants so you can create a garden that returns year after year with minimal maintenance. View Article »
	How to Plant a Perennial - planting instructions for perennials - Learn how to plant perennials with these illustrated steps. View Article »
	Prevent Winter Damage to Trees and Shrubs - tips to protect your landscape during winter - Winter's ice, snow, low temperatures and frozen ground can do damage to even your hardiest plants. Arm yourself with information on how to protect your plants through winter’s worst weather. View Article »