"Compared with annuals, perennials offer long-term beauty, require minimal maintenance and provide a foundational landscape that evolves over time," writes columnist Tom Karwin.

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Warm season annuals should eventually replace old deteriorating cool season annuals as winter becomes spring, and the weather becomes warmer.

Many perennials benefit from February planting thanks to cold stratification, making late winter ideal for sowing flowers and herbs in suitable climates.

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