<![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens in Perennials ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/perennials Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ The Best Natural Supports for Tall Perennials – Sustainable Stakes That Look Good in Borders ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/natural-supports-for-tall-perennials sygpkTKsn93oDzKiCRqiWH Tue, 12 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Divide These Perennials in May to Multiply Your Favorite Plants – and Fill Borders for Free ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/perennials-to-divide-in-may y8CWgSS2ya8b5ioCD2T7cn Sun, 10 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Perennials You Can Plant Once and Ignore – Hardy, No-Fuss Picks for All Types of Yard ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/perennials-you-can-plant-once-and-ignore zP6FY5A8rbB7Q9uaShqXxM Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Climbing Plants That Actually Thrive on a Little Neglect – Easy Vines for Effortless Growth in Spring and Summer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/climbing-plants-thrive-on-neglect UzzwkjYiwmpGq2GrqWmweX Sat, 21 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Divide Salvias and Revive Them for Stunning Flowers – Do It Now Before They Wake in Spring ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-divide-salvias 5EkChLmoBTdrDxMgeRNTbQ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You Can Revive Tired Perennials in February – Divide These 7 for More Blooms and New Plants for Free ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-divide-in-february 9Z9RNxEVUwhXNbF3ya4ack Sat, 07 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 Perennial Bulbs to Plant in Spring – to Infuse Your Yard with Summer and Fall Color that Returns Every Year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/perennial-bulbs-to-plant-in-spring tpEumYF4H3p2j3Wvb8ZdNY Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Growing These 5 Native Perennials is the Best Way of Keeping Weeds Out of Your Yard – And Plant Experts Agree ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-native-plants-to-stop-weeds-2026 Au8ZF4i4rbvfx7YcsUhN7A Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Grow Russian Sage in Pots, for a Beautiful, Fragrant Perennial That Pollinators Adore ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-russian-sage-in-containers nLayAEADVr4FXFvBUosQCA Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Plant These 7 Perennials in January and Your Garden Will Be Buzzing With Pollinators Come Spring ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/perennials-to-plant-in-january-2026 Bup4PjyspoqVWZtTgcBDZj Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't Lose Fantastic Foliage Plants to Frost – Here are 2 Ways to Overwinter Coleus and Enjoy the Vibrant Leaves Next Year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-overwinter-coleus 4AbTTmCWL3YMWpSZYYkPBe Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Late Fall is a Perfect Time to Sow This Pollinator-Friendly Perennial – Here's How to Plant Milkweed Seeds ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-plant-milkweed-seeds-in-fall yFyXMrdCFxquVDz9RmsVWm Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What To Do With Asters in the Fall After Flowering to Guarantee Another Spectacular Display Next Year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-do-with-asters-in-the-fall EGYQDZQF3KLpBPQWRQPwGo Sun, 26 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2025 08:50:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Care For Peonies in The Fall – 4 Tasks to do Before Winter Arrives ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-care-for-peonies-in-the-fall iwSXDAYkZATr3uWGufTYAL Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 12:45:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Climate Dictates Whether to Winterize Calla Lilies Outdoors or Indoors – Here's How to Overwinter Plants Successfully Both Ways ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-winterize-calla-lilies xtQu4zvyicn8zM8fUL2KmB Wed, 22 Oct 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can You Plant Lavender In The Fall? These Do's and Don'ts Will Prevent You From Losing Plants Unnecessarily ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/can-you-plant-lavender-in-the-fall Hzvkd7gYNU4Gdfg8emzp8G Sat, 18 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to Care For Astilbe in the Fall to Keep Plants Healthy and Have Great Displays Year After Year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-care-for-astilbe-in-the-fall bsdF3DxnzUuYjQ6Ez2DKiW Fri, 17 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ When and How to Transplant Lily of the Valley to Prevent Overcrowded and Underperforming Clumps ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/transplant-lily-of-the-valley YvtZTabBXMvFio82m7rTRF Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 plants are guaranteed to wow as they unexpectedly paint your yard in fiery hues in fall – and we have expert tips on how to grow them ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/unexpected-plants-for-fall-color U7qtzUPvstsw9n2WQHEbfR Sun, 05 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:00:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ As an expert horticulturalist, here's how I divide verbena in fall – to get more out of this hard-working perennial plant for free ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-divide-verbena VWk8k7AYFNVnqupuSZnSf Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:30:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:03:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ October is an ideal time to divide these 7 popular perennials – here's how to reinvigorate plants for better blooms and get new ones for free ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/perennials-to-divide-in-october-2025 2raeXSdwhnMP9BofVRomRZ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fall is an ideal time to divide hardy geraniums – discover how easy it is to reinvigorate plants and get new ones for free in 3 easy steps ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-divide-hardy-geraniums 2Czj7cDi5cgGUV6VErqQUU Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:20:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 easy ornamental grasses to plant in September that'll bring texture, movement, and beauty to your garden – plant them now before it's too late ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/ornamental-grasses-to-plant-in-september Z9LxQppxu8hf3YToTDkS7k Sat, 13 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow shooting star – for a tough yet pretty flowering ground cover that thrives in shady yards ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-shooting-star U2ex36g2ur4UnBunZTQgVC Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow phlox in pots – expert advice for a spectacular patio plant that will erupt with color in summer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-phlox-in-pots tGzvFEk4wsPQmFSGtrY9PL Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow cardoons – for a colossal ornamental edible that’ll catch the eye in any garden ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-cardoons Af8RhnhDpURSYHJdJeaLkh Tue, 09 Sep 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 hedge plants that thrive on neglect – these easy-going and beautiful boundary shrubs love to be ignored, say garden experts ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/hedge-plants-that-thrive-on-neglect 2aa3GEXSLezARbXSqSvGjP Sat, 06 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 perennials you should never grow in pots or containers if you want to maximise their potential – even if it is tempting ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/perennials-you-should-never-grow-in-pots jF6fD427YVyXejvQsaZq83 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it necessary to deadhead sweet William? Expert advice for thriving flowers that look good all summer long ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-deadhead-sweet-william D7Byz695R5juskcVNQ6AFM Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a gardening editor, and these are the 5 investment plant purchases I’m making this fall – plus what didn’t make the cut ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/investment-plant-purchases-im-making-this-fall-plus Rb7JcNNtvfBMaMom4cKesJ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:20:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ As a horticulturalist, these are the 7 plants I'm adding to pots this September – top perennials, grasses and ferns for instant joy and color in your fall garden ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-add-to-pots-in-september n8K74ZL6SsgDkjwisyh4JK Wed, 03 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +0000 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:09:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Take cuttings of these flowers in September before it's too late – 7 pretty plants to propagate now before fall arrives ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-propagate-in-september-2025 9qpfzHgJ7umZSqVAADYvEG Sun, 31 Aug 2025 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 perennials to plant in September for spring blooms – have glorious displays throughout the season with our expert selection ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/perennials-to-plant-in-september-for-spring-blooms vpUriojqvxgTVXfrATWmSW Sun, 31 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow coreopsis – for free-flowing, soft meadow planting ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-coreopsis EV6v5D5d7duRo7K8RA7VYT Sat, 30 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best fragrant ground cover plants – 5 perfumed picks to fill bare soil and elevate the sensory appeal of your garden ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fragrant-ground-cover-plants L6yfD8QYv53RcvU7dKZb4a Sat, 30 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow hummingbird mint in pots – expert advice for a fuss-free patio plant that bees, birds and butterflies adore ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-hummingbird-mint-in-pots q7pm6fn8pnLxft5aBxXwEH Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow creeping phlox – for a resilient and pretty flowering ground cover that will illuminate backyard borders ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-creeping-phlox auDKvdEZe8ZTwyecWR9mAg Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I grow a mini rose plant outside? How to add this adorable flowering shrub to your garden in 3 easy steps ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/can-i-grow-a-mini-rose-plant-outdoors 6EMzVWjNSmatzoExqUnzm4 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can harvest milkweed seeds in late summer to grow your butterfly-friendly plant collection for free – when and how to collect this bounty ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-harvest-milkweed-seeds 3NiPKNa5UAfKenrkspU396 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:30:00 +0000 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:01:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow flossflower – for a tough but pretty flowering plant that will ward off mosquitoes during summer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-flossflower 6BtWwK8DZoKXkaoSKhEqZC Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:05:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow Japanese anemone for striking yet low-maintenance floral displays when other plants start to wane ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-japanese-anemone JsHx92rpRGkwx5VozLoF2i Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 plants to deadhead in August – for a second flush of blooms in early fall ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-deadhead-in-august frYuZWpJRGjfyjEFPUJdL9 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Feeding hostas will give you strong, stunning plants, but how you do it differs season-to-season – we reveal the perfect regime ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-and-how-to-fertilize-hostas xTmFctDaBFVqVRnRAtRpt5 Mon, 18 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to fertilize coneflowers – what I do as a professional gardener for long-lasting showstopping flowers ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-fertilize-coneflowers zF5myJaEeVeHfcPsmu8YCa Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ It might need a tad more effort, but growing lungwort in pots is well worth it – we reveal 5 crucial factors to get right for thriving plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-lungwort-in-pots Pxan2x55xQq2D7ZjZtcXBG Sat, 16 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it necessary to deadhead red hot pokers? What I always do as a horticulturalist to enjoy maximum flower spikes ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-deadhead-red-hot-pokers 9AzNobiaLmBQP4xLWFZxjV Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it necessary to fertilize Shasta daisies? Expert advice from a pro grower for long-lasting blooms this summer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-fertilize-shasta-daisies Z2k6rTcM4TWE27QUxer9HM Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow veronica – for an easy-going flowering perennial that will erupt with color every summer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-veronica YjahexJFxJ4MHLaL6KcgUC Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it necessary to fertilize red hot pokers? Here's what I do as a plant pro to enjoy masses of long-lasting fiery flowers ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/is-it-necessary-to-fertilize-red-hot-pokers AeKpE4P8f3NgAZ8yzU9QQe Sun, 10 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why is my crocosmia not blooming? 5 common reasons for a lack of flowers, and how to fix them ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-is-my-crocosmia-not-blooming d5h7Jif9MapeFRwJiKU3SL Thu, 07 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000