German Chamomile. Summer Savory. Parsley (lives two years, but is usually grown as an annual for best flavor) Are herbs considered annuals or perennials? A majority of herbs are perennials throughout most of the United States. That means they come back year after year and usually get bigger or spreadRead More →
Some annuals reseed themselves easily, so there’s not much benefit to overwintering them. Others will send up new shoots and grow continuously as long as they aren’t exposed to freezing temperatures. What to do with annual plants after flowering? Unless you cut all annual flowers as they grow, you mustRead More →
How to Overwinter Annuals in Pots Cut Back the Plant. Whether they are already in pots or are being transplanted from the garden into containers, it’s best to cut back the plant’s foliage by about one-third before moving it. … Transplant into a Pot. … Acclimate the Plant. … FindRead More →
However, there are several basic things that will keep your perennials in good shape year after year. Do not fertilize perennials in the fall, but adding compost is a good thing for the soil. Keep removing spent flowers as well as dead and dying foliage. Keep the base of theRead More →