The Gardening Secret To Never Losing Track Of Your Perennial Plants

As you winterize your gardens, it’s prudent to identify the spots of late-emerging perennials to prevent accidental weeding in the spring. Consider using commercial or homemade plant markers, stones, or leaving their stems intact to facilitate your spring maintenance.These resilient plants may seem dormant, causing concern about their survival through winter. Prolonged winter temperatures and unseasonably cool springs can further stall their growth. However, this delay is a natural mechanism that protects them from late frost while waiting for soil temperatures to rise.Examples of late-season blooms include hardy hibiscus, balloon flower, leadwort, crocosmia, and the vibrant butterfly bush, among others. Native varieties such as black-eyed Susan and Joe-Pye weed also fit this category.To safeguard these plants, consider employing colorful markers such as dowel rods or stones, which are more subtle than conventional tags. Additionally, interspersing early flowering bulbs can enhance your garden’s allure while fortifying these late bloomers. Exercise patience as spring unfolds.