Flowers
Get expert advice on growing and caring for flowers with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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What's your zodiac flower? Discover which bloom you have a star sign connection to, plus tips on how to grow it in your yard
You don't want to miss out on the meaning behind these special flowers
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Is it necessary to fertilize Shasta daisies? Expert advice from a pro grower for long-lasting blooms this summer
Learning how to fertilize Shasta daisies can help to encourage more blooms during August and September
By Thomas Rutter Published
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How to grow veronica – for an easy-going flowering perennial that will erupt with color every summer
This low-maintenance flowering plant is perfect for time-short gardeners
By Thomas Rutter Published
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How to take forsythia cuttings – August is the ideal time to take semi-ripe cuttings and grow more spectacular shrubs for free
Propagate more of your favorite shrubs at zero cost this summer
By Thomas Rutter Published
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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
Discover when and how to fertilize red hot pokers and the best products to use
By Thomas Rutter Published
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7 flowers to plant in August to fuel the hummingbird migration – it's not too late to grow a nectar-rich floral buffet
These late-summer blooms will help hummingbirds on their journey south
By Thomas Rutter Published
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You can cut back bee balm in fall or spring – here’s how to decide which is best for you, plus expert tips for how to prune
How to get the best display of blooms thanks to regular trimming
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to fertilize daylilies – my essential tips as a professional gardener for lush, long-lasting flowers this summer
Discover when to fertilize daylilies and the best products to use
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Why is my agapanthus not flowering? What I've learned after years of growing these blooms as a professional gardener
If your agapanthus is lacking flowers this year, it is likely due to one of these reasons
By Thomas Rutter Published
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7 must-have bulbs to order in August – my go-to showstopping spring flowers as a professional gardener (get them before it is too late)
While it might feel too soon, ordering spring bulbs earlier in the year (before they sell out) is a good idea
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Take cuttings of these plants in August before it is too late – 7 flowers and shrubs to propagate now before the summer window ends
August is the ideal time to take cuttings of many popular plants
By Thomas Rutter Published
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This is the one plant to grow if you want to help endangered monarch butterflies – and it's not too late to add one to your yard this summer
As the host plant for monarch butterflies, milkweed is the one species you can grow to support this remarkable migratory species
By Thomas Rutter Published
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An English flower garden of one's own – how Pom Shillingford grew more than just dahlias and sweet peas in the grounds of her Connecticut home
Garden Diaries: From her grandmother's greenhouse in Hampshire, England, to an exquisite flower garden in rural Connecticut, Pom Shillingford's story is one of memory, beauty and growing something deeply personal
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Now is the time to take sage cuttings – this is the easiest way to grow more herbs for free, just like a pro gardener
Summer is the perfect time to take semi-ripe sage cuttings
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Should you deadhead agapanthus? Here's what I always do as a professional gardener, for minimum fuss and maximum flowers
Learning how to deadhead agapanthus will keep your blooms in tip-top shape
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Butter yellow is trending – and these 7 stunning yellow garden flowers might just change your mind about this divisive color
Avoiding yellow in your garden is a big garden design mistake. If you're a sceptic, these seven flowers will change your mind about yellow plants in garden schemes
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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How to grow Sicilian honey garlic – for an exquisite and whimsical allium variety with tall, unusual blooms that pollinators adore
So many of us have fallen head over heels in love with Sicilian Honey Garlic. Here's how to grow this graceful allium
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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25 inspirational ideas for small vegetable gardens – how to have a beautiful and productive space, whatever the size
Get the most out of your growing space with these vegetable garden ideas. Your plot will soon be brimming with fruit, vegetables and herbs
By Leigh Clapp Last updated
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How to take lantana cuttings – July is the ideal time to propagate this pretty flower, and grow more plants for free
Easily double your flower collection at zero cost this summer
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Your garden might be missing this one English cottage garden staple – how to grow bellflowers for blousy, romantic blooms
Bellflowers (or campanulas) are the quintessence of old world cottage core charm - here's everything you need to know about growing campanulas in your garden
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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How to grow geums like the professionals do – for a tangerine perennial pop anywhere in your yard
Everything you need to know about how to grow these optimistic little perennials in your garden
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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When to cut back peonies – plant experts advise on the exact time to prune these perennial favorites after blooming
Keep your peonies healthy and disease-free but cutting them back at just the right time
By Melanie Griffiths Last updated
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I'm a professional gardener, and I have a growing trick to triple your cosmos flowers this summer – for bumper blooms without buying any more plants
This simple growing trick is guaranteed to give you more cosmos flowers
By Thomas Rutter Published
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How to fertilize sweet peas – expert advice from a professional gardener for long-lasting, fragrant flowers this summer
Feeding your sweet peas will help to extend the floral show
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Plants that flower twice – 5 game-changing picks for long-lasting, colorful blooms that do the hard work for you
Twice the blooms; half the effort
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Need patio plants for instant summer color? Here are my 7 go-to fast-growing flowers to buy right now for joyful pot displays
These patio flowers to plant in July are easy to find and simple to grow, perfect for injecting immediate color into your yard
By Thomas Rutter Published
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I got my salvia 'hot lips' to grow like a weed this summer – 4 easy changes I made to maximize its flowering potential
Its phenomenal growth is down to some small tweaks in the garden
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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These $15 bestselling Fiskars pruners are a must-buy this Prime Day – they make deadheading so easy, and will keep your patio plants in tip-top shape
Effective and lightweight, these Fiskars deadheading snips are currently 21% off
By Thomas Rutter Published
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7 self-cleaning annuals that don’t need deadheading for a low-maintenance, long-lasting display of gorgeous blooms
Our picks can provide low-effort, stunning blooms in beds, containers, or hanging baskets
By Drew Swainston Published