If trees and shrubs are the “skeleton” of the garden, perennials are its soul. They create emotions, bring fullness, colour and rhythm to the garden. And they are much easier to care for than lawns. The more bed space you wring from the flat green areas, the less work you have. They are also among the cheapest garden plants. For the price of a box ball, you can create a whole sea of flowers. Full of bees, bumblebees, butterflies and ladybirds. Full of life!