Perennials
Get expert advice on growing and caring for perennials with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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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)
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How to take honeysuckle cuttings – July is the perfect time to propagate this fragrant climber, and grow more plants for free
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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 ends
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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 with
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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 gardener
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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)
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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 borders
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How to grow nemesia – for delicate yet profuse perennial blooms that last all summer long
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How to grow salvia in pots – for a low-fuss patio perennial that flowers non-stop all summer long
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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 borders
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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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