Brian Minter: Perennials to pretty up your patio

As we move into summer, perennials should be playing centre stage in our gardens and on our patios.
We spend more time at home during the summer enjoying our outdoor spaces, and the colour and diversity of perennials can add a sophisticated touch to our gardens that few other plants can match.
The current fascination with perennials has engaged gardeners of all demographics, and Gary Lewis, our B.C. perennial guru and owner of Phoenix Perennials in Richmond, believes there are many reasons why.