Perennials
Get expert advice on growing and caring for perennials with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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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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5 perennials that thrive on neglect – expert recommendations for low-maintenance plants that are incredibly easy to grow
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Plants you should never let grow too tall to avoid HOA fines – and the best dwarf alternatives
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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 blooms
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5 of the best North American native trees – for resilient and beautiful plants to grow in pots and borders
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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 use
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Can't grow peonies in California? Try these tough and resilient peony alternatives instead
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Plants never to grow in a front yard to avoid HOA fines – these are the species that risk financial penalties, plus what to grow instead
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How to grow Silene chalcedonica – for a stunning perennial to attract butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to your flower beds
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5 trailing flowers to fill your retaining walls, garden fences, and hanging baskets with joyful color
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Types of salvias – 16 of the best varieties for endless color, pollinators and sensory delights to every size of garden
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How to grow cardinal creeper – the fast-growing vine that will fill your yard with a profusion of red flowers this summer
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I have grown lavender in Tuscany, and can vouch for this 1 simple soil tweak that will help your homegrown herbs grow bigger and better blooms
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How to get rid of pokeweed in your yard – expert advice on controlling this vigorous American weed
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As a professional gardener, these are the 5 flowers I'm planting in pots this May for bold, exuberant and non-stop summer color
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Best evergreen climbers – 10 impactful vines to add foliage, flowers and year-round color to your yard
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Best dwarf sunflowers for pots and small spaces – transform even tiny yards this summer with these bold, colorful blooms
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Is it necessary to deadhead lilac flowers? Here's what I've learned after a decade working as a professional gardener
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Best climbers to attract hummingbirds – 5 nectar-rich vines with vibrant, colorful flowers to fill pots and borders
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5 plants with thorns and spines to avoid in family gardens – plus the safer alternatives to grow instead
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