Flowers
Get expert advice on growing and caring for flowers with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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I've grown vegetables for 12 years, and these are the best herbs, flowers, and fruit to use as lettuce companion plants – plus the ones to avoid
Get lettuce companion planting right and you'll get bigger, healthier crops from your kitchen garden
By Drew Swainston Published
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We discovered the easiest hack to improve soil quality just in time for World Soil Day – and all you need to do is grow these 5 plants
These plants will help your soil by boosting nutrients and improving structure
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Plants that complement hellebores – for colorful borders full of winter and spring flowers
One garden expert reveals the best planting companions for much-loved hellebores
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Martha Stewart's unique alternative to a traditional vase is the stylish way to keep cut flowers fresh for longer – and it's an emerging design trend for 2025
The homes expert keeps her chrysanthemums in a unique and innovative container – our style editors chose 6 beautiful picks to shop the look
By Sophie Edwards Published
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8 plants to prune in December for flourishing trees and shrubs next year
Both edible and ornamental plants will benefit from trimming this month
By Drew Swainston Last updated
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Christmas cactus vs prickly pear – here's how to tell them apart
Similar flowers, similar shapes - it's no wonder these impressive indoor plants get mistaken for each other
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Floral foam alternatives – 12 natural, eco-friendly and reusable options for your flower arrangements, including one you can grab straight from the kitchen pantry
Switch out floral foam for any one of these environmentally-friendly options and the planet will thank you
By Rachel Bull Published
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Christmas tree alternatives – beautiful plant swaps for your holiday decor
Instead of a traditional tree, choose to shake things up this festive season with some fabulous foliage and flowering indoor plants
By Jacky Parker Published
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Poinsettia mistakes – 5 to avoid this Christmas to keep this holiday houseplant happy
This festive favorite is notorious for wilting quickly when given improper care
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How to grow tuberose – for clusters of sweetly scented blooms right through the summer season
Everything you need to know to ensure one of the most fragrant flowers you can grow thrives in your garden
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How and when to fertilize winter jasmine – avoid harming your plants by feeding at the wrong time
Fertilizing during the wrong season can reduce winter jasmine blooms
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Gwen Stefani's fall-inspired bouquet features ranunculus, snapdragons, and French marigolds – and it's under $100
The singer turned her love of florals into a magnificent, blooming bouquet with Farmgirl Flowers – and you can bring her exact blooms into your home
By Hannah Ziegler Published
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8 plants to prune in November for healthy trees, shrubs, and perennials
A guide to what you should trim this month for great blooms and top crops next year
By Drew Swainston Last updated
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Can you plant bulbs too deep? Avoid this common mistake to guarantee brilliant spring flowers
Ensure you plant at the right depth for healthy tulip and daffodil blooms in your yard next year
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Sharon Stone's pink throw pillows are the perfect accent for a neutral living room – the power color goes beyond trends
The actress's pink throw pillows and flowers add just the right amount of vibrancy to her neutral living area, proving the color is an asset
By Hannah Ziegler Published
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Best burgundy flowers and plants – 5 statement choices and how to care for them
From velvety blooms to fabulous foliage, these burgundy plants will add on-trend drama to your outdoor space
By Holly Crossley Published
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Plant snake's head fritillaries now to transform your spring garden – for unusual, checkerboard flowers next year
Easily learn how to grow snake's head fritillaries with our expert guide
By Thomas Rutter Published
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How to create a winter sensory garden – for a calming, seasonal escape
Maintain interest in your yard by using aromatic evergreens and tranquil sounds
By Thomas Rutter Published
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It's not too late to plant these delicate winter-flowering bulbs, but you need to get them in the ground now
There is still time to plant snowdrop bulbs, according to a pro gardener
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Should you deadhead indoor flowering plants? Experts share tips to encourage returning blooms
It's important to give your houseplants with fading blooms some attention to keep them happy and healthy
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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3 peat alternatives for growing flowers – experts share sustainable ways to create a thriving garden in bloom
Sustainable flower growing can be easier to achieve than you might expect
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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7 plants to grow in a greenhouse in November – our selection of flowers, vegetables, and herbs
Whether growing vegetables from seed or bringing outside flora indoors, there is a great choice of plants to grow in a greenhouse in winter
By Drew Swainston Published
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Best native irises to plant in fall – 5 species to grow with dramatic and colorful flowers next year
Growing native irises will prove to be a hit with pollinators in the spring and summer months
By Thomas Rutter Published
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7 flowers to sow in November – seeds and bulbs to plant this month for gorgeous displays in spring and beyond
Discover beautiful flowers to plant this month to brighten flower beds and borders next year
By Drew Swainston Last updated
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How to prune a Christmas cactus – plus expert tips on when to do it to encourage returning blooms
Keep the size of your Christmas cactus in check by trimming it back
By Tenielle Jordison Last updated
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When Martha Stewart sees this popular color in her garden, she 'takes it out' – these are the vibrant flowers she loves instead
Not every hue is welcome in the guru's garden – here's what she avoids and what you can expect to see around her most iconic properties
By Megan Slack Published
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How to grow witch hazel in pots – for long-lasting aromatic flowers during the winter months
With spider-like scented blooms, witch hazel will brighten even the darkest December and January days
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Best winter flowers for pots – 10 stunning options to brighten the shorter days
Our choice of the best flowering plants for winter pots to add color to the garden right through to the spring
By Ruth Hayes Published
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8 plants that bloom at night – flowers perfect for a moon garden
These flowers bloom after sunset, attracting nighttime pollinators. They enhance your garden’s evening ambiance while supporting a thriving nocturnal ecosystem
By Lola Houlton Published