Enhancing curb appeal is a priority for any homeowner. Whether you reside in a ranch-style house in Dallas, a Victorian-style home in Charlotte, or a modern style in Los Angeles, perennials offer a transformative power. Redfin asked the green-thumb experts, who shared what botanical beauties will have your curb appeal standing out from your neighbors, ensuring your home looks amazing all year.
What is perennial? The benefits of year-after-year blooms.
These remarkable plants, unlike annuals which complete their life cycle in a single season, or biennials, which take two, return faithfully to grace us with their presence again and again. Beyond their enduring nature, perennials offer a wealth of benefits, from reducing the need for constant replanting and saving money to creating a stable and thriving ecosystem in your garden.
Planning your perennial garden
A successful perennial garden requires careful planning. Start by understanding your climate and soil: determine your hardiness zone, utilize the USDA Web Soil Survey (WSS) for detailed soil information, test and amend your soil for optimal growth, and consider sun exposure. Then, apply design principles to create a visually appealing space: Layer plants for depth, plan for continuous bloom times, and create focal points and pathways. Finally, select plants based on their needs, prioritize native species, and choose a diverse mix of flowers, foliage, and textures for a harmonious garden.
“It is easy to select perennials solely based on flower color and what they look like during the growing season, but we prioritize featuring perennials that offer significant winter interest. This winter interest can come in the form of spent flowers, seed pods, and plants that remain upright even after snowfall. The plant material is left up and not cut back until temperatures are consistently in the 50s in late spring, as this habitat provides shelter for wildlife including bees, butterflies, and birds. We use…