How To Plant And Take Care Of Perennial And Annual Plants?
Gardening season is one of the most awaited times of the year when we all get the opportunity to greenscape. Just like us humans, plants too have differing life cycles. And based on that criterion, plants are primarily classified as perennial and annual plants.
Let us run a quick comparison to understand the difference between these two types of plants.
Perennial Plants
Perennial plants live for years on end of properly maintained and taken care of. If you take a look at your garden, most plants found in it would be perennials. Gardeners prefer perennials as they prove to be a fruitful investment.
Annual Plants
It is quite evident from the name itself, that these plants complete their life cycle in a year. Now, this means that their entire life cycle from seed to flower all starts and ends in a year. As you may have guessed, annual plants bloom faster and brighter. The parts of annual plants, such as their roots, leaves, and stems disintegrate naturally at the end of their life cycle.
Without further ado, let us plunge into a few easy tips on how to keep your perennial and annual plants hale and hearty.
How To Take Care Of Perennial And Annual Plants
Seeking results as soon as you install the plants takes time. Only with continuous and constant efforts will you reap what you plant. Lets go ahead and set your queries to rest with some quick tips on how to take care of perennials and annual plants.
Sunlight Delight
You must be wondering how much sunlight your plants need. Annual plants will require full sun or 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight is mandatory. On the other hand, your perennials will require full sun or half sun, which is around 3-4 hours of sunlight.
Blend Your Fertilizers
Apart from the regular sunlight and water, tending to the extra nutrients your plants need is very important. Amalgamate the soil your perennials grow in with high phosphorus and low nitrogen content fertilizers. Whereas, in the case of annual plants, you may use liquid fertilizers or slow-release fertilizers.
Prop Your Plant
As the plants increase in height, it becomes difficult for them to have a stable posture. Hence, if you place hoops or rods as support, it shall provide support from the beginning of their life cycle. If you delay this, dealing with this problem at a later stage would result in disturbing their roots.
Get Rid Of Your Weeds And Deadheads
You must involve yourself in the process of mulching so that the nuisance caused by weeds is eradicated. Furthermore, remove deadhead flowers so that energy isn’t wasted on seed production and also so that reblooming isn’t restricted. This applies to plants following both cycles.
Hydrate Your Plants
Watering your Perennials is a blessing as they can survive on moderate levels of water, unlike annual plants which require sufficient hydration. Watering annual plants daily is mandatory while your perennials shouldn’t be overdone with dryness or moisture.
Final Words
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