Perennials
Get expert advice on growing and caring for perennials with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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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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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
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How to grow coneflowers in pots – 5 steps to brilliant blooms in urban gardens, plus the best varieties to pickPublished
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How to fertilize passion flowers – an expert grower reveals the secrets to caring for these hungry climbing plantsPublished
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Best roses for small spaces – 5 brilliant blooms for pots or narrow borders that will transform compact gardensPublished
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How to deadhead Shasta daisies – to keep these cheerful perennials blooming for longerLast updated
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Where to grow catmint – experts reveal the best locations to maximize fragrant, colorful blooms in your yardPublished
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How to grow foamflower – for a resilient and pretty flowering perennial that will illuminate shady gardensPublished
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How to grow periwinkle – for a shade-tolerant and sprawling ground cover plantLast updated
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Skyseed is a vigorous invasive weed that is becoming a problem in backyards – here's how to identify and control itLast updated
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How to grow wisteria in pots – for an easy-to-grow climber that will produce masses of fragrant, colorful bloomsPublished
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Best ground cover plants for wet soil – experts recommend these 5 options for soggy, damp yardsPublished
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These celosia companion plants will guarantee a spectacular summer display – 5 expert picks to grow next to these vibrant bloomsPublished
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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 bloomsPublished
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Best fragrant privacy plants – 5 scented perennials and shrubs to transform your yard into a perfumed sanctuaryPublished
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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 thinkPublished
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How to grow buttonbush – for a fragrant North American native shrub with unusual, pincushion flowersPublished
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Gardeners advise against planting hydrangeas this year – here's why, and what climate-resilient shrubs you should be planting insteadPublished
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How to grow butterfly bush in pots – for a fast-growing shrub that will fill containers with joyful color this summerPublished
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5 places never to plant hostas – expert plantspeople share advice on the worst spots for these picky perennialsPublished
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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 gardenerPublished
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Plants you should never let grow too tall to avoid HOA fines – and the best dwarf alternativesPublished
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How to grow star jasmine in pots – the fast-growing flowering vine that will cover walls and fences with fragrant, starry bloomsPublished
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5 of the best North American native trees – for resilient and beautiful plants to grow in pots and bordersPublished
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What is a blobbery? Transform your garden with evergreen domes and curves – plus expert recommendations on the best topiary plants to usePublished
