Now maybe we’re just guessing here, but If you have a screened-in porch, we think there is a good chance that you are the type of person who also takes excellent care of their garden, or at least someone who aspires to take care of their garden! One thing gardeners come to love is the idea of a plant that requires little maintenance, brings a ton of beauty to their yard and, like clockwork, comes back every single spring or summer without having to replant.
We’re talking about perennials, of course. With that in mind, if you can see your backyard from the screened-in porch, you’re in luck! June is Perennial Gardening Month. Unlike annuals, perennials don’t require a ton of work in order for you to enjoy them every year. Take a look below at just a few of the ones you can admire from YOUR porch.
Color galore
If the thing you love most about annuals is the color they give, you don’t have to wait! These perennials have it in spades – and it’s not too late to plant them for late-summer blooms:
- Lavender cotton
- English lavender
- Yarrow
- Russian sage
- Purple coneflower
- Firecracker penstemon
- Catmint
Water no more
Hate watering your garden? These perennials need only a little moisture (but they do need full sun):
- Agastache (hummingbirds love it)
- Yucca (tall and elegant)
- Artemisia (foliage appears almost silver)
- Sage (comes in blue, purple, red, pink, and more)
Keep in mind
Although perennials don’t need constant re-planting, they will still need the right soil, elevation, drainage, and occasional weeding to thrive. Luckily, the ones we listed above are pretty hard to kill, so why not try some the next time you think of gardening?
If you’re looking to spruce up your porch while you’re enjoying all those beautiful colors, get in touch with us today! {{account:url}}
What are YOUR favorite perennials you can see from the porch?