Flowers
Get expert advice on growing and caring for flowers with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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Can mums withstand frost? Expert advice to keep your flowers alive and healthy throughout winter
Low temperatures can harm chrysanthemums, so here are some tips for protecting them
By Lola Houlton Published
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When and how to harvest broccoli rabe – top tips to get the timing right for abundant yields
Our guide to broccoli rabe harvesting will help you enjoy multiple pickings from each plant
By Drew Swainston Published
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Should you deadhead chrysanthemums in fall? Here's why it's a good idea to cut back these blooms before winter
Deadheading is a key task for many flowering plants and getting the timing right is vital for future growth
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Best plants for winter hanging baskets – 10 picks for long-lasting, joyful flowers
These winter bloomers will add uplifting color to your baskets through the colder seasons
By Ruth Hayes Published
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Best flowers to sow in the fall – 16 beautiful blooms to start now for a spectacular display
Now is the time to start growing these stunning perennials and annuals to bloom next year
By Camilla Phelps Last updated
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How to winterize black-eyed Susans – and ensure a joyful display for years to come
Discover how to protect these sunshine-colored flowers over winter
By Alison Jones Published
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Courtyard garden ideas – 17 ways to design an elegant, enclosed space
The best courtyard garden ideas rely on a good layout combined with the right planting – both key to creating a space that really works
By Jennifer Ebert Last updated
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7 flowers to sow in October for spring and early summer blooms
Discover some fantastic flowers to start this month, along with tips for where and how to sow the seeds
By Drew Swainston Last updated
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How to winterize coneflowers – and ensure they come back year after year
Echinacea not only has beautiful daisy-like blooms, it can also boost your health
By Alison Jones Published
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How to make a Christmas cactus bloom – and enjoy its vibrant flowers year after year
Encourage a dazzling display this festive season with these expert tips
By Ruth Doherty Last updated
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When to prune mophead hydrangeas – and why a light touch goes a long way
Know when and how to prune mophead hydrangeas for fantastic blooms every summer
By Drew Swainston Published
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Seeds to collect in October – 7 flowers and vegetables to harvest seeds from this month
Get ahead for next year by collecting seeds, and discover tips for how to harvest and store them
By Drew Swainston Published
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Best eryngium varieties – for thistle-like structure in your flower beds
The flowers and stems of these eryngium varieties brings us some of the richest blue coloring in the garden
By Graham Rice Published
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Brand new dahlia hybrid discovered at Washington flower farm
The intriguing Daffodahlia is undergoing trials to find out if it can be bred and sold to home gardeners
By Rachel Bull Published
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Best high-impact bulbs – 8 impressive specimens to plant now for showstopping flowers in 2025
Plant these bold and beautiful bulbs now to ensure your garden is brimming with mesmerizing color next year
By Gabriella Dyson Published
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Best Shasta daisies – 10 varieties of these joyful, hardy perennials
The best Shasta daisies will fill your yard with uplifting color and cheerful flowers every year
By Graham Rice Published
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How to grow nigella – for flowers that offer unique hues and structural seedheads
Sow love-in-a-mist seeds in fall for a charming display in summer
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Best plants for hanging baskets – 18 ideas to suit any spot in your yard or home
Add color and drama to your hanging baskets with these long-lasting plant suggestions that will grow in full sun or shade
By Melanie Griffiths Last updated
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When to prune panicle hydrangeas – this is the ideal time to trim for healthy shrubs and lots of blooms
Discover when the experts recommend to prune panicle hydrangeas, and key times to avoid
By Drew Swainston Published
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Plants never to grow in a raised bed – 5 varieties to avoid, and what to plant instead
A gardening experts shares the plants that will cause you problems if put them in raised beds
By Ruth Hayes Published
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How to grow Japanese spurge – the ultimate evergreen ground cover plant
Japanese spurge is an ideal option if you are looking to add greenery to tricky areas of the yard
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Best fragrant bulbs to plant in fall – 5 expert recommendations for scented, colorful bulb lasagnes
Transform your pots and borders with a fragrant floral show this coming winter and spring
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Drew Barrymore proves florals are for fall with her new Beautiful Wildflower kitchenware collection – everything is under $100
The actress's latest Beautiful drop for Walmart includes stunning matte black air fryers, kettles, slow cookers, and stand mixers printed with flowers
By Hannah Ziegler Published
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When and how to prune passion flowers – for healthy climbing plants with plenty of brilliant blooms next year
Pruning at the right time will ensure your flowering climber thrives
By Thomas Rutter Published
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World's largest airport sunflower exhibit to showcase more than 5000 stems – and here's how you can create your own display at home
With over 10 varieties of sunflowers on show, Changi airport's 'A Sunflower Sojourn' is a joyful spectacle
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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When to prune hellebores – to get elegant flowers in time for Christmas
Timing is everything when trimming these winter and spring flowering plants
By Thomas Rutter Published
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I tried 8 quick ways to make my home smell nice – here's what really worked
From fresh flowers to almond-scented floor cleaner, I tested various methods to see which could make my home smell fresh and inviting in the shortest amount of time
By Gabriella Dyson Published
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How to grow climbing hydrangeas – for a shade-tolerant vine with spectacular flowers
Fill your walls and fences with lush green foliage and masses of white blooms
By Thomas Rutter Published
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This is how Lisa Vanderpump arranges floral bouquets – and how we can make ones just like them
The Vanderpump Rules star is bringing fleurs to the forefront – to celebrate; she sat down with H&G to talk all things floral (including her top care tips)
By Hannah Ziegler Published