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People tend to garden for many reasons: to enhance the beauty of their lot, to provide places to sit and relax, to provide a play place or places for children, and to grow food.
All can be developed on any size of space, be it a large urban lot or a small balcony. Flowers and their seeds will attract butterflies and birds, the perfume of flowers attracts people. A small water feature mutes the sound of traffic or even lawnmowers. Trees and shrubs provide shade and screen for privacy. And nature itself improves your health.
I read through 12 issues of Birds and Blooms and 50 issues of Gardener for the Prairie each of which showcased a beautiful garden. Each started small and through trial and error developed their city lot or acreage over many years into a beautiful and productive garden. Many were a clever integration of flowers, shrubs, fruit trees, and vegetables. So, start small and use your imagination and year by year your garden will evolve into a work of beauty.
There are literally hundreds of perennials that thrive in Zone 3. Many are drought resistant and thrive in our freezing winters. Some are sun loving, and some are shade loving. Here are some suggestions on how to plan and place your perennials.
There are many more perennials for our Zone 3. These are just a few suggestions to help you to plan your perennial garden.
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