Perennials
Get expert advice on growing and caring for perennials with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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9 nostalgic plants your grandparents loved to grow and nurture – and why you should grow them too
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Experts say you should deadhead bee balm for blooms all summer long – here’s when and how to do it
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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 evergreens
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How to grow coral honeysuckle – for a fuss-free flowering vine that hummingbirds can’t resist
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Best fast-growing climbing plants – 15 vibrant and eye-catching vines for speedy coverage in backyards
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How to grow epimedium – for a pretty and low-maintenance flowering plant that thrives in shady yards
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How to grow ixora in pots – for a low-maintenance flowering patio plant that can handle summer heat
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How to grow coneflowers in pots – 5 steps to brilliant blooms in urban gardens, plus the best varieties to pick
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How to fertilize passion flowers – an expert grower reveals the secrets to caring for these hungry climbing plants
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Best roses for small spaces – 5 brilliant blooms for pots or narrow borders that will transform compact gardens
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How to deadhead Shasta daisies – to keep these cheerful perennials blooming for longer
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Where to grow catmint – experts reveal the best locations to maximize fragrant, colorful blooms in your yard
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How to grow foamflower – for a resilient and pretty flowering perennial that will illuminate shady gardens
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How to grow periwinkle – for a shade-tolerant and sprawling ground cover plant
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5 shrubs that thrive on neglect – expert recommendations for low-maintenance, fuss-free plants
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Skyseed is a vigorous invasive weed that is becoming a problem in backyards – here's how to identify and control it
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How to grow wisteria in pots – for an easy-to-grow climber that will produce masses of fragrant, colorful blooms
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Best ground cover plants for wet soil – experts recommend these 5 options for soggy, damp yards
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These celosia companion plants will guarantee a spectacular summer display – 5 expert picks to grow next to these vibrant blooms
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I’m a professional gardener, and these are 7 undemanding perennial flowers I would plant in June for years of glorious, long-lasting blooms
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Best fragrant privacy plants – 5 scented perennials and shrubs to transform your yard into a perfumed sanctuary
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Can you plant wildflowers and perennials together? This Chelsea Flower Show grower says yes – and it's easier to maintain than you might think
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How to grow buttonbush – for a fragrant North American native shrub with unusual, pincushion flowers
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Gardeners advise against planting hydrangeas this year – here's why, and what climate-resilient shrubs you should be planting instead
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How to grow butterfly bush in pots – for a fast-growing shrub that will fill containers with joyful color this summer
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5 places never to plant hostas – expert plantspeople share advice on the worst spots for these picky perennials
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5 ground cover plants that thrive on neglect – tough, low-maintenance options to cover bare soil with foliage and flowers
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Plant these 5 climbers in May for a foliage-covered privacy fence in weeks – best fast-growing vine varieties from a professional gardener
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