Choosing new plants is, in my opinion, the best part of planning a new border or container display. But before you begin sifting through catalogs or scrolling online stores, one of the key things you need to know is the difference between an annual and a perennial.
If you're new to gardening, you may have heard these words thrown around but feel unsure of what, exactly, they mean. Getting to grips with the terms is important, as the two types have different growing habits and require different types of care. They also live for different amounts of time – which is crucial to note if you're planning a long-lasting flower bed that performs year after year.
