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The Difference Between Plant Types

Understanding the many different plant categories is your first step towards an eye-catching outdoor space. Whether you dream of an urban escape or are designing a classic English country garden, knowing which plant types do what, and how they work together, will help bring your ideas to life. This guide explains the key types of plants and their differences, so you can create a garden that provides structure, colour and visual interest all year round.
The different plant categories to consider:

We’re going to focus on six different garden plants: Annuals, Perennials, Biennials, Shrubs, Trees and Bulbs. Each has varying care needs and impact. Here is a quick look at the plant categories to consider when building your garden.
• Annuals:These plants complete their life cycle in one year, from seed to flowering to seed production and dying
• Perennials:Regrowing each season from their roots or base, perennials will live for several years
• Biennials:Usually