Perennials
Get expert advice on growing and caring for perennials with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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How to grow mulberry trees in pots – to transform small spaces with this beautiful and delicious fruiting plant
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Best dwarf trees for compact spaces – 5 unusual species to transform even the smallest yard
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Is La Foce the greatest Italian garden? How this Tuscan estate became a timeless masterpiece – and how to get the look in your yard
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Best native ground cover plants to stop weeds – 5 expert-approved species to keep weeds out of your borders
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How to remove deadly nightshade – expert advice to safely eliminate this pretty but poisonous perennial from your yard
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Why you should never plant Bradford pear in your yard – how to control this invasive tree, plus the best native alternatives
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How to grow sacred lotus – for an ancient pond plant that attracts good fortune and enhances garden Feng Shui
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Best hydrangeas for small spaces – 5 floral shrubs that will transform compact yards
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6 plants to prune in spring – cut back these shrubs and perennials at the right time in 2025 for brilliant borders this year
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What to plant in March – 9 of the best flowers, fruits and vegetables to sow in early spring to kickstart your 2025 growing season
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How to grow tiger lily – you won't believe how easy it is to add an exotic, expensive look to your garden with these hardy perennials
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What not to prune in spring – avoid damaging these 10 plants by trimming too early, and when you should prune instead
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Is burning bush invasive? Expert advice to control this vigorous shrub, plus native alternatives to grow instead
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When is it too late to cut hedges to protect nesting birds? Expert advice on legal regulations and keeping songbirds safe in your yard
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How to grow mandevilla – expert advice for cultivating this tropical flowering vine, a gem of the Brazilian rainforest
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How to grow flowering cherry trees in pots – expert advice for masses of blossom that will transform even the smallest spaces
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Best plants for early spring pollinators – 5 nectar-rich species to support bees and butterflies, plus expert advice on how to grow them
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Are weeds really the enemy? Why so-called problem plants deserve a rebrand and maybe even a place in your yard
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Beware these common but toxic tree species – how to identify 5 poisonous trees that might be growing in your yard, and what to plant instead
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How to grow ginger indoors – and enjoy a fresh, year-round harvest of this nutritious root
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Are edimentals the new bedding plants? Why you should ditch petunias for parsnips – and enjoy beautiful, edible borders
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When and how to prune red twig dogwood – to maximize its bold, fiery display next winter
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How to grow Florida anise – for a native evergreen shrub that thrives in shade
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Best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs for a front yard – 5 easy-to-grow plants that will instantly boost curb appeal
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Best native plants to stop weeds – 5 shrubs and perennials to keep unwelcome weeds out of your yard
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Easiest ground cover plants to grow – 5 expert-approved species that will quickly fill challenging areas of your yard
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They're beautiful but deadly – 5 poisonous perennials that every gardener should know about, and the safer alternatives to grow instead
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How to grow sweetshrub – an unusual flowering plant that dates back to the time of the dinosaurs
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What is a paradise garden? How to use ancient design ideas to create a tranquil backyard escape
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