Ready to get your garden growing this spring? You probably have a few plants, flowers, and vegetables in mind. Perhaps you’re considering perennials such as rosemary, ferns, or lavender. But is this the right time of year to plant them? What is the best time for planting perennials, and what are the ways to ensure your beautiful plants thrive? Here’s what you need to know for your most verdant garden yet.
The Best Season
Perennials technically can survive all seasons, but if you want to plant one, the best time to do that is after the last frost, said Kaylyn Hewitt, lead floral designer and senior content manager for The Bouqs.However, if it is quite a bit past the last frost in your hardiness zone, that doesn’t mean there isn’t an opportunity to plant your perennials for the season. It is best to get on this immediately, though. According to Hewitt, planting your perennials at the beginning of spring is OK if it is not too hot outside. So, if it’s before Memorial Day and perhaps you are still wearing a jacket outside, don’t wait. Buy your seeds as soon as possible because you may still be within a good planting window.
