June: Perennial Gardening Month

Dogwood Tree

June is such a great time to plant perennials that The Perennial Plant Association has named June "Perennial Gardening Month"

 

Perennials are perfect for all types of gardeners. Whether you're the type who tends just a few plants or enjoy spending all weekend playing in the dirt.

If you're not familiar with them, perennials are plants that dependably grow back every year for several years. They require little care and come in an unlimited variety of sizes, shapes, colors, textures, etc.

Perennial Advice:

• To make sure you always have flowers blooming in your garden, a little planning is in order. Our helpful staff at Woodbridge Greenhouses can help you select a combination of plants that will bloom successively this summer until fall.
  
• As the saying goes, remember that the first year you plant perennials, they sleep; the second year they creep; and the third year, they leap.
  
• Unless your garden is very formal:
  
  
  • Plant odd-numbers of perennials.
    
  • Stagger plantings so they are not in rows.
    
• Mulch heavily to reduce weeds. Beneath large areas of mulch, lay down a layer of weed block – you'll be glad you did! 
• Remove spent blossoms to encourage more blooms and stronger plants.

It's JUNE! Danger of frost is past and the hottest days of summer haven’t arrived…yet. Your favorite perennials, and some new beauties, are waiting for you at Woodbridge Greenhouses. While you are here, visit our display garden, filled with perennials (enter through the arbor to the left of the Design Cottage).