When planning a perennial garden, start by considering the climate and location.

Alight meter($16) can help with that.

Next, youve got to think aboutsoiland spacing.

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Lastly, you want to consider when your plants will be in bloom.

Planning your garden with this in mind is called staging, explains Palomares.

This is a great plant, its a fragrant plant, says Palomares.

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It has beautiful blooms as it comes up in the season.

you’re able to really find those in nice temperate climates throughout the United States.

That one does require more sun, and you really do want that well-drained soil.

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You want to ensure you have the right environment for that.

you might buy five and get five bulbs to get this gorgeous dandelion mix for $15.

Sometimes youll see some yellow blooms on there as well, says Palomares.

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Its also is one that you’re able to also plant in a container.

You might have to prune back slightly just to ensure that it stays within the right size.

But that one also does very well, whether you do that in the ground or a container.

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Shop eight Amber Glow Tulip bulbs for $13 andplant them in the fall.

You want to confirm you have that space to support the peonies.

Peonies thrive in areas with cold winters so be sure to take that into consideration.

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Shop this 5-pack of peony bulbs and plant them after the first frost.

Lilacs $60.00

Lilacs are also known for their very fragrant florals.

Its a beautiful perennial, he says.

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Youre going to see that in many different shades of purple and lavender and blues.

Lilacs bloom in the spring.

Shop this three-pack of 2.5 quart yellow black-eyed Susan plants.

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Hostas $29.00

Hostas are probably one of the easiest perennials that you could handle.

They can get very large in size, provided you have the right space and care for them.

They come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

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Hostas are a great perennial.

And they will spread.

Shop this pack of four hosta plants.

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