<![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens in Shrubs ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/shrubs Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Short on Yard Space? This No-Fuss Native Thrives in Pots and Attracts Pollinators All Season ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-virginia-sweetspire-in-pots aKuDV9pDZmpoWahAHjjZTH Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to Do With Forsythia in April – 3 Jobs to Do Now to Guarantee Glorious Displays Next Spring ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-do-with-forsythia-in-april 9NCT6wi5uXpNmPJaz9yszi Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 Ways to Grow Azaleas in Pots – For Glorious Seasonal Displays ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-azaleas-in-pots 8UoGwWC2E27tmw9Was4mrg Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:25:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 Compact Azaleas Are Perfect for Pots – And Some Will Even Rebloom All Season ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-azaleas-for-pots oAvVURwhenL8sKp3NJTApe Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:08:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Underused Shrub Brings Year-Round Beauty to Small Spaces – 5 Steps to Growing Serviceberry in Pots ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-serviceberry-in-pots bmyR6va52SYGVWWM23SLin Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:10:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ This One Shrub Brings Year-Round Color and Wildlife to Small Spaces – 5 Steps to Growing Ninebark in Pots ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-ninebark-in-containers VncodpMjKjxjPkirVF6q5S Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:10:00 +0000 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:10:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Freezing Winds Can Be a Killer for Escallonia – Experts Reveal the 3 Best Tactics to Overwinter Your Shrubs and Prevent Frost Damage ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-overwinter-escallonia Yr6JiwMwaAZrUarmHvgrhR Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +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[ 5 invasive shrubs to avoid at all costs, and the best native alternatives to plant instead ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/invasive-shrubs 7mGBv75XNoueYuzK9iUYpF Fri, 19 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow winterberry – a shrub for year-round interest and fantastic festive stems ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-winterberry NYwRt3NdQmmDgTwZEBWYjG Sat, 13 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 plants to never prune in September – a professional gardener's take on the flowers and shrubs not to trim (or risk killing them) ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-never-prune-in-september yBWvRf39GFLAd95k4oNGPd Fri, 05 Sep 2025 03:30:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:27:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow abelia – for a tough yet pretty flowering shrub that will thrive in darker borders and shady yards ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-abelia V2koCU23nA9aC2GUgDaGKU Tue, 02 Sep 2025 01:00:00 +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[ Evergreen shade plants can instantly illuminate dark corners of a yard – 5 expert recommendations for hard-working shrubs ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/evergreen-shade-plants FpmDZeDpBZynfEq2XWCAy8 Thu, 21 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to take evergreen magnolia cuttings – late summer is the best time to take semi-ripe cuttings and grow more magnolia trees for free ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-take-evergreen-magnolia-cuttings SQBdDVxzwBewg8SLVrfWxL Sun, 17 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to take forsythia cuttings – August is the ideal time to take semi-ripe cuttings and grow more spectacular shrubs for free ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-take-forsythia-cuttings P5x9uJv6PkhgkoHarLqmS9 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 plants I always prune in August as a professional gardener – trim these flowers and shrubs now before it's too late ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-prune-in-august-2025 ZLjAvuJAty2vfPfkYzijAV Sun, 03 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:51:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to help your yard and plants recover from the effects of wildfire smoke – expert garden advice to heal your borders ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/help-plants-recover-from-the-effects-of-wildfire-smoke fXmUZzxKqSLKK7A5JNxxrN Sat, 26 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 popular garden plants are (surprisingly) invasive – a professional gardener issues a stark warning, and reveals what you should grow instead ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/popular-plants-that-are-invasive NfuDbUV8QnWtKxSM8GaQBY Fri, 25 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 tick-repellent ground covers – a natural solution that’s fragrant and pretty for you, but repulsive to harmful pests ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/tick-repellent-ground-covers iXfFAMDLX4hLiwcD8HiaVB Wed, 23 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Knowing when to plant Rose of Sharon makes it easier to get it established – discover the ideal window for your climate ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-to-plant-rose-of-sharon iKRP2QNYUQQc9MR46fsFXk Sun, 20 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What's your birth month tree? Discover the symbolism behind yours and how to grow it in your yard ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/whats-your-birth-month-tree GeiLHLghqp5cLCyShNTvUm Sat, 19 Jul 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I gardened in the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany – these are the 5 heat-resistant ground covers I swear by for cruel summers ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-heat-resistant-ground-cover-plants xnXq75bJDejebGY2TgGiqQ Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tackling topiary or overgrown hedges in July? This $40 cordless mini trimmer is a steal – I doubt it’ll stay in stock for long ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/workpro-mini-hedge-trimmer-deal LVSMkr8AHBXNt4hBA7mx3P Thu, 10 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Sat, 12 Jul 2025 11:09:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is urine the ultimate organic plant fertilizer? The science says yes – here's how it can transform your flowerbeds (for free) ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/using-urine-as-a-plant-fertilizer iTYq6NyM4L5Uk9TbQLuqRN Wed, 09 Jul 2025 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Prune these plants in July before it is too late – 7 flowers and shrubs you must trim now before the midsummer pruning window ends ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-prune-in-july-2025 s8PdSuDzTdpH87qeDhQomk Sat, 05 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I gardened professionally for a decade, and if I were starting my garden from scratch, these are the 7 game-changing plants I'd begin with ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-plants-to-start-a-garden KMYtr2q4EnrbxhwfmXmk2K Fri, 04 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don’t need to ditch your old, blunt pruners – this $16 sharpening stone will transform them in seconds (and it’s what pro gardeners use) ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/okatsune-sharpening-stone kuknT6JBMhZarqQe2z6ie6 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best viburnum companion plants – 5 perfect plants to pair with your favorite flowering shrubs this year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/viburnum-companion-plants fwjtLGVpaAbj2hoYgyQxpi Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve dealt with invasive and ugly shrubs as a professional gardener – these are the 5 shrubs I'll never grow again, and what I'd choose instead ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/shrubs-i-will-never-grow-again JYAP33HUgbemzZHczVbgrM Sun, 29 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 22 Sep 2025 08:00:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best evergreens to stop weeds – 5 expert-approved shrubs to keep problem plants out of your yard ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-evergreens-to-stop-weeds h9t2ggoMaboFfsstfbLmCk Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:12:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ When and how to prune ninebark – expert horticulturists share advice for shapely shrubs and beautiful displays ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-and-how-to-prune-ninebark VJkXCBhTw6cSAUJG6kLnYc Tue, 24 Jun 2025 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a professional gardener, and this 1 natural ingredient is essential to help Japanese maples thrive in summer – and will give you vibrant fall color, too ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-mulch-japanese-maples-in-summer RguPRduLVbHY2zhssvoCGV Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow clove trees in pots – for a mosquito-repelling evergreen plant that your patio needs ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-clove-trees-in-pots YmjDyGqvU2b3ioDHcMkAqm Mon, 23 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve dealt with invasive, thuggish plants as a professional gardener, and these are 5 plants I’ll never grow again in my beds or borders ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-i-will-never-grow-again xHFn8UarrHaQyNvg3avZjC Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:09:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Plants that never need pruning, ever – 5 expert picks for a high-impact, low-maintenance garden ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-that-never-need-pruning w9hAW8YMLtSZUViK4PDHD5 Sat, 21 Jun 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow gardenia – a prolific bloomer with an intense summer fragrance ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-gardenia DbiRTUfWsdkQ2GYeS3kxqf Sun, 15 Jun 2025 02:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:57:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Patio plants that thrive on neglect – these 5 easy-going flowers for pots love to be ignored, say gardening pros ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/patio-plants-that-thrive-on-neglect dmTrjHVNbW48dx4kre9w9F Sat, 14 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow ninebark – a native shrub with spectacular year-round interest, and that wildlife love ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-ninebark PpAQE37besgkrxRUVR8PHc Sat, 14 Jun 2025 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best pittosporum companion plants – 5 expert recommendations for impactful borders alongside these tough, reliable evergreens ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-pittosporum-companion-plants YxRSGvxtbzenb7GMyvhTR Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 small trees that thrive on neglect – expert picks of beautiful, small-space species you can blissfully ignore ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/small-trees-that-thrive-on-neglect JmxnKwWigntFNYL2CjWZB Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow ixora in pots – for a low-maintenance flowering patio plant that can handle summer heat ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-ixora-in-pots mhj9YFPaShKD2bzp6dpeg Mon, 09 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it necessary to deadhead crepe myrtle flowers? Expert advice for healthy flowering trees and shrubs ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/is-it-necessary-to-deadhead-crepe-myrtle-flowers q8uFTnxqAAMggZT6uHH4kJ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Evergreen shrubs that thrive on neglect – 5 expert plant picks that give year-round impact even when ignored ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/evergreen-shrubs-that-thrive-on-neglect 4dU8tTNtjLdSv5dPYnJRnc Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow swamp azalea – for an easy-going flowering shrub that thrives in shady and damp yards ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-swamp-azalea GtUBXLYhgVszQPSj6jHZXR Fri, 30 May 2025 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it necessary to deadhead viburnum flowers? Here's everything I know after a decade working as a professional gardener ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/deadhead-viburnum-flowers kn22CgWDLi4ThrvUADjuWM Wed, 28 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Where never to plant azaleas – 5 places to avoid growing these early bloomers in your backyard ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/where-never-to-plant-azaleas iEo566hktRxDoQ7XGLKcPS Mon, 26 May 2025 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 11 plants to propagate in winter – we show how simple it is to get more of your best-loved shrubs from cuttings ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-propagate-in-winter H62WGcJMNKQWFb6iAEa3kP Sat, 25 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best dwarf evergreens for small spaces – 5 compact shrubs for year-round greenery ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-dwarf-evergreens GD8KX9rYBHM9EuYLSwMT5j Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:11:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tired of looking at bare soil under trees? These 5 shade-tolerant shrubs will maximize greenery in problem areas ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/shrubs-for-under-trees rLpAF44GkNXwqWurc3EWAN Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 14:09:12 +0000