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Adam Boyer

This Flower Comes Back Every Year—No Joke!

Who knew oriental lilies are the ultimate garden glow-up? These beauties bloom late, smell amazing, and come in wild colors—plus, they’ll pop back up every year with barely any work. They can get super tall (like, 6 feet!), so you might need to stake them. Just watch out if you’ve got pets—lilies are toxic to most furry friends. Want nonstop color in your yard? Give these low-maintenance stunners a try! #Home #GardeningTips #Perennials

evanshaley

The Secret to Fall Blooms: Autumn Sage

Ever wish your garden could keep those vibrant blooms going into fall? Plant autumn sage (aka Salvia greggii) in August! This drought-tolerant, low-maintenance perennial bursts with color—think purple, pink, red, orange, or white—and keeps pollinators like bees and hummingbirds happy. It thrives in rocky, dry spots and just needs a little TLC when you first plant it. Bonus: it comes back every year! Who knew August was the perfect time to upgrade your flower beds? #Home #GardeningTips #Perennials

Kendra Hart

The Secret Flower Hostas Love

Hostas are garden MVPs, but if you want your shady beds to really pop, you’ve got to try lungwort! Weird name, but trust—these spring bloomers show off pink, violet, and blue flowers just as hostas wake up. Plus, lungwort’s speckled leaves stick around all season and they’re totally deer and rabbit-proof. Plant them together for a low-maintenance, colorful combo that keeps your garden looking fresh from spring to fall. Who knew hostas had a BFF? #Home #gardeningtips #perennials

phillipsbrian

Perennials That Just Won’t Quit Blooming

Want a garden that pops with color all year but hate replanting? Meet your new BFFs: perennials that bloom more than once! Think bearded iris, clematis, catmint, and daylilies—these beauties come back every year and keep the color show going for months. Deadhead spent blooms and watch your garden stay vibrant from spring through fall. Bonus: pollinators love them, and some even keep weeds at bay. Ready to ditch the annual struggle? #Home #GardeningHacks #Perennials

Jenna Stark

7 Lazy-Gardener Flowers That Just Won’t Quit

Want a garden that basically takes care of itself? These 7 flowering perennials are the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it plants. We’re talking Russian sage, Peruvian lily, hardy geranium, coreopsis, stonecrop, daylily, and yarrow—all thrive on neglect, bounce back every year, and keep pollinators happy. Sure, you’ll need to water them a bit at first and give a yearly trim, but that’s it. Your garden will look like you put in way more effort than you actually did! #GardeningHacks #LowMaintenance #Perennials #Home

phillipsbrian

Cut These Perennials for More Blooms!

Want more flowers this summer, not next year? Turns out some perennials actually love a mid-summer trim—and they'll reward you with extra blooms and fresher growth. Just snip wisely! 🌿 Cut catmint and yarrow by a third for a fresh round of flowers 🌿 Give floppy lady’s mantle and cranesbill geranium a haircut—yes, the whole thing 🌿 Deadhead salvias, veronica & delphiniums to keep them showy 🌿 Even spotted deadnettle perks back up with a little tough love And don’t forget: always snip above a leaf node, and clean your tools to stop disease spread. #gardeningtips #perennials #gardenhacks #Home

evanshaley

Shade Garden Game-Changer: Woodland Phlox

Obsessed with shade gardens? You’ve gotta check out woodland phlox! This purple-blue perennial totally thrives where most flowers won’t—partial to full shade. It’s super low-maintenance, blooms from spring into early summer, and even helps keep weeds out with its semi-evergreen leaves. Plus, there are tons of gorgeous cultivars to choose from, and it’s native to North America. Just plant it in rich, moist soil, give it a little morning sun, and you’re set. Who knew shade could look this good? #ShadeGarden #Perennials #GardenHacks #Phlox #GardenInspiration #Home

John Fitzgerald

Add height and color with Giant Scabious

Giant Scabious is a game-changer for anyone wanting a garden that stands out. These towering, butter-yellow blooms can reach up to 8 feet and self-seed, so you’ll enjoy their cheerful color year after year with minimal effort. Unlike some self-seeders, they’re not invasive and actually help attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. They’re super easy to care for—just plant in sunny spots, water weekly, and trim dead blooms to keep them coming back. Plus, their soft yellow pairs beautifully with any garden palette. Anyone else thinking of adding these giants to their yard this season? #Home #gardening #perennials

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