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Annuals vs Perennials
Instead of being an either/or proposition I view annuals and perennials as complimentary.
Many perennials have a specific and limited blooming period in the garden. That means that as a nectar source they provide lots of energy to butterflies for a two week to two month period of time. With that in mind, I then try to mix in different types of perennials and annuals so I have color in all of my gardens.
Asters and Sedum both bloom in the fall and during those times are covered with butterflies. During the rest of the year, they only take up space. The trick is to intersperse these types of perennials with other early blooming perennials or annuals which bloom most of the summer.
It's a never ending experiment and is a constant learning experience. Keep notes. Write in your
Garden Dairy and each year will be better than the last.
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