Annuals vs. Perennials

Unsure of what kind of plant to invest in for your garden, containers, or landscape?  Let’s learn the differences between annuals & perennials, and discuss what options are available. Both have a spot in every garden!

Annuals v Perennials

Additional Information

Annuals and perennials have very different growing requirements. High impact summer color can be achieved with annuals. Perennials can provide habitat for butterflies & bees. Integrating both will give you color and foliage nearly year-round. Many factors can influence your decision, such as location, expense & maintenance.

Planning can often be the hardest thing to do in a garden.

Planting is the fun part!

Restrictions:
Availability: Anytime BUT limited daytime availability during months of March through June (I work at a Garden Center)

Speaker Information

Lu Tarr

Lu Tarr became a Master Gardener in 2010. Her volunteer efforts have included Kansas City’s Flower, Lawn & Garden Show, Garden & Grow, Hotline, Community Gardens, Spring Fling, Planning & Communications Committee, & Speaker’s Bureau. She enjoys volunteering at the many Master Gardeners of Greater Kansas City’s events.

Lu has been a lifelong garden enthusiast, starting in the family’s vegetable gardens on the farm, and continuing with growing natives, annuals, perennials, & herbs in her gardens today. And she has many houseplants! She tries to encourage the wildlife to visit by providing micro-habitats in her gardens. Lu also loves to create and incorporate “whimsy” in her gardens for that fun factor. During the spring, she can be found working in a local garden center and assisting friends, neighbors, and her HOA with gardening tasks.

 

 

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