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Easy-to-grow, gorgeous, and re-grow each year, perennials are an excellent addition to a gardening bed. Below, we are sharing with you some of the best beginner perennials to grow. If you are new to gardening, this list is for you. Perennials come back each year, so you don't have to re-buy as you do with annuals. An easy way to recall the difference between perennials and annuals is by remembering that you buy annuals "annually". It is nice to have a mixture of both perenn

Peonies are such a beauty in mid-spring! After they've finished blooming, there is a simple tip to help them be on their way to creating gorgeous blooms again next year. Deadhead spent blooms by pruning the flower back to the first set of leaves (the first set of leaves closest to the bloom). Do this on each bloom. How to plant Peonies: Plant Peonies in well-draining, fertile soil. If you have clay in your soil (as most of us do here in Middle Tennessee), you will want to a

Are there many things that smell as sweet as a Lilac in full bloom in spring? Fragrance aside, their blooms are breathtaking!! Lilacs will not tolerate the hot summers and very mild winters south of our state, but thankfully, several varieties thrive in Middle Tennessee! In our area with our hot, summer sun, Lilacs grow best in full sun with some light afternoon shade. They love medium-moist, well-drained soil. Their breathtaking blooms put on a spectacular show in April. W