6 for 5 on all perennials in grey, blue and green plastic pots

It can be tricky to create a bed that blooms continuously throughout the season, but with carefully selected perennials, it is absolutely possible. Here, we provide tips on perennials with long blooming periods and offer a concrete suggestion for a bed that blooms beautifully for a long time.

Good soil and fertilizer are important for healthy, fresh and beautiful plants throughout the season – regardless of whether you plant directly in the garden or in outdoor pots, planters, and boxes.

Do you want a new bed in the garden but feel hesitant to get started? For many, the preparation—digging up and getting rid of heavy grass clumps and troublesome weeds—isn’t as enjoyable as the planting itself. Here, gardener Malou Augustin explains how you can create a new perennial bed without any digging.

Perennials are a collective term for plants that return year after year, and there are countless varieties to choose from. Traditionally, they are planted in the ground, but many perennials also do well in large pots.