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Emily Smith

5 reasons to switch to perennials for a low-effort, high-reward thriving garden

Picture of english garden with perennials growing.

Maintaining a garden is no easy feat, and it can quickly become overwhelming to tend to so many different plants. That's why it helps to make your plot work for you, and swapping in perennials is a great way to do just that.

If you're someone who prefers picking plants that thrive on neglect and don't have time to sort out your garden every week, annuals might not be the best choice for you. While they are real treats to have, needing to repurchase annuals each year can get expensive, and their care is usually a little more demanding than is ideal.

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