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The Questions I Ask Before Recommending a Garden Plant
Perennial Grower for 4+ years, in the industry for nearly 10. Here’s my thinking behind all the questions I ask customers and friends.
My Background
In the middle of my horticulture career, I worked at a garden centre for a little more than 4 years as a perennial grower. Day in and day out, especially during the warmer months, I assisted customers with finding the right plant for their space based on their preferences and the conditions in which it would live. I learned very quickly that giving good advice and recommendations often involves a pretty thorough Q&A session to come to a conclusion with which the customer is pleased. Between March and October when people are happy to be in their gardens, I focused on perennial plants with some knowledge about annuals and vegetables. During winter, people mostly looked at poinsettias, cyclamen, cacti and succulents, indoor herb gardens and other tropicals/houseplants.
In this article, I will highlight the categories I ask customers about when looking for the perfect addition to their outdoor space.
- Perennial or Annual?
Many people don’t know the difference between a perennial and an annual plant. Just that…
