Perennials
Get expert advice on growing and caring for perennials with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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5 native plants for nocturnal pollinators – these North American blooms will attract moths, bats and beetles under the cover of darknessPublished
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Stop deadheading these 5 perennials now – they’re essential for migrating hummingbirds during summer and fallPublished
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How to prune buddleia – garden experts reveal the best methods and exact timing to encourage bountiful bloomsLast updated
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5 tick-repellent ground covers – a natural solution that’s fragrant and pretty for you, but repulsive to harmful pestsPublished
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How to take lantana cuttings – July is the ideal time to propagate this pretty flower, and grow more plants for freePublished
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How to prune rhododendrons – gardening experts share their techniques for keeping these shrubs shapely, plus when to prune to encourage returning bloomsLast updated
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When to cut back peonies – plant experts advise on the exact time to prune these perennial favorites after bloomingLast updated
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I gardened in the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany – these are the 5 heat-resistant ground covers I swear by for cruel summersPublished
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Plants that flower twice – 5 game-changing picks for long-lasting, colorful blooms that do the hard work for youPublished
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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 displaysPublished
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Is urine the ultimate organic plant fertilizer? The science says yes – here's how it can transform your flowerbeds (for free)Published
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How to take honeysuckle cuttings – July is the perfect time to propagate this fragrant climber, and grow more plants for freePublished
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Prune these plants in July before it is too late – 7 flowers and shrubs you must trim now before the midsummer pruning window endsPublished
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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 withPublished
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These invasive ground covers became a planting nightmare – 5 species I’ll never grow again, and what I'd choose instead as a professional gardenerPublished
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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)Published
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Best viburnum companion plants – 5 perfect plants to pair with your favorite flowering shrubs this year
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How to grow Japanese forest grass – for an elegant problem-solver plant that thrives in shady bordersPublished
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How to grow nemesia – for delicate yet profuse perennial blooms that last all summer longPublished
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How to grow salvia in pots – for a low-fuss patio perennial that flowers non-stop all summer longPublished
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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 bordersPublished
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9 nostalgic plants your grandparents loved to grow and nurture – and why you should grow them tooPublished
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Experts say you should deadhead bee balm for blooms all summer long – here’s when and how to do itPublished
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Patio plants that thrive on neglect – these 5 easy-going flowers for pots love to be ignored, say gardening pros
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Best pittosporum companion plants – 5 expert recommendations for impactful borders alongside these tough, reliable evergreensPublished
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How to grow coral honeysuckle – for a fuss-free flowering vine that hummingbirds can’t resistPublished
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Best fast-growing climbing plants – 15 vibrant and eye-catching vines for speedy coverage in backyardsLast updated
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How to grow epimedium – for a pretty and low-maintenance flowering plant that thrives in shady yardsPublished
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How to grow ixora in pots – for a low-maintenance flowering patio plant that can handle summer heatPublished
