We're coming up on our second spring that Steve and I have been in our downsized home. Already knowing how we wanted to use the outdoor areas last year, we planted some of our favorite perennials and some foundation plantings. This year, we're building raised beds with a short sitting ledge all around for weeding, fertilizing and just enjoying the plants. I've been narrowing down my first round of perennials and small shrubs to plant so that we can have spring to fall flower arrangements and small bouquets (in bud vases) in the house. The first two varieties are just beginning to flower in...