10 Perennials to Extend Your Garden’s Summer Color

10 Perennials to Extend Your Garden’s Summer Color

When the dog days of summer get the best of your garden blooms, there’s still time to create a fetching landscape, says LuAnn Brandsen, a Houzz Contributor.  You could head to the local garden center for mums, but if you want something less predictable, check out these no-fuss perennials that bloom with abandon — often up to frost. You’ll get color now, plus repeat performances for many autumns to come.
Here are LuAnn’s choices to revive summer-weary gardens with outstanding late bloomers such as toad lily, Russian sage, blanket flower and more.  Learn more: 

http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/3715725/list/10-perennials-to-extend-your-gardens-summer-color

landscaping-gardens-007

Winnetka Landscape Ideas, Perennials, Schmechtig Landscapes

landscape-design-il-005

Winnetka Landscape Ideas, Perennial Garden Ideas Winnetka, Schmechtig Landscapes