Perennials
Get expert advice on growing and caring for perennials with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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Best rudbeckias – 10 sensational annual and perennial varieties of this popular native flower
Our pick of the best rudbeckias to add color and impact to your plot
By Graham Rice Published
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How to grow pale leather flowers – for a striking native clematis with unusual and extraordinary blooms
Pale leather flowers are a hit with wildlife, proving popular with butterflies and hummingbirds who are drawn to its striking blooms
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Should peonies be cut back in the fall? Experts share top tips on pruning at the right time to get glorious returning blooms
The key to growing the perfect peony is all about knowing when to prune to encourage new growth
By Megan Slack Last updated
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The best perennial vegetables to grow in pots for years of harvests in smaller spaces
Plant once and enjoy for many seasons. Why perennial vegetable in pots are worth your time and investment – and there is a great range to choose from
By Drew Swainston Published
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Fertilizing lilies is a vital summer task – to guarantee even more blooms next year
Discover how to fertilize lilies for healthy plants with prolific blooms
By Thomas Rutter Published
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10 of the best perennials to plant in fall – for sensational summer flowers year-after-year
Fall is an ideal time of year to add many perennial plants to your backyard
By Drew Swainston Last updated
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How to take verbena cuttings – professional advice for successful plant propagation
Taking cuttings will bolster your collection of flowering perennials for years to come
By Thomas Rutter Published
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6 plants that will grow almost anywhere – even in nutrient-poor soil
These tough and resilient plants will thrive no matter where you plant them
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Is it necessary to deadhead lilies? Expert advice from a professional gardener
Deadheading faded lily blooms can improve the health and appearance of your plants
By Thomas Rutter Published
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How to grow bougainvillea in pots and add bold color to your container displays
Expert advice for growing bougainvillea in pots, to add color to garden walls and fences
By Thomas Rutter Published
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How to grow passion flowers – for a spectacular and other-worldly flowering climber
Learn how to grow passion flowers this year and enjoy dazzling blooms every summer
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Are roses drought tolerant? Expert advice for growing roses in dry yards
Our expert tips for growing healthy, flower-filled roses with a limited water supply
By Ruth Hayes Published
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Looking for a colorful cottage garden plant that pollinators adore? Dianthus flowers are a surefire summer hit
This reliable and long-lasting perennial will fill your borders with dramatic color
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Best climbing roses – 12 romantic varieties to add scent and color to any outside space
Maximize color in your yard by growing vertically, covering exterior walls and garden structures with some of the best climbing rose varieties
By Anne Swithinbank Last updated
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How to fertilize lantana – for long-lasting rainbow blooms
Knowing how and when to fertilize lantana can help to extend the flower show in your yard
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Is it necessary to fertilize wisteria? Feeding these resilient and vigorous climbers can often do more harm than good
Knowing when, and when not, to fertilize wisteria is a crucial part of caring for this fragrant climber
By Thomas Rutter Published
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7 beautiful flowering plants to stake – expert tips to keep blooms and vegetables thriving all summer long
Garden experts share flowering plants that benefit from a little extra support with staking throughout the summer season
By Camille Dubuis-Welch Published
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Is it necessary to fertilize hollyhocks? Experts reveal how best to care for these colorful blooms
Hollyhocks are famed for their flowers, and feeding can give them a boost
By Thomas Rutter Published
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How to prune sunflowers for bigger blooms and healthy plants
Discover how to prune sunflowers by following our expert advice, helping you to keep your prized sunflowers blooming all summer long through to fall
By Ruth Hayes Published
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How to deadhead pentas plants – for an even more impressive display of bright blooms
These clusters of vibrant flowers will start to fade at the end of summer, but you can keep this shrub healthy by giving it an essential chop
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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These are the secrets to rose success in summer – garden experts reveal how to care for your rose plants this season
Keep your roses blooming for longer by following these 3 expert-approved summer rose care tips
By Thomas Rutter Published
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How to care for Knock Out roses – 5 key factors for healthy plants and vibrant blooms
Discover a wealth of tips from rose-growing experts for success with Knock Out roses
By Drew Swainston Published
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What not to prune in summer – 8 plants to never trim during high season or risk losing them forever
Why you need to keep the pruners away from these plants in summer
By Drew Swainston Published
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Best plants to stop weeds – 6 expert-approved evergreens and perennials to keep weeds out of your borders
Weed-suppressing plants will help to reduce the amount of time you spend digging up unwanted plant visitors
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Do calla lilies multiply? Experts reveal how to grow more of these elegant flowers for free
Calla lilies are some of the most sophisticated flowers to grow in your yard. Here's how you can get more of them without buying new bulbs
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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'One of the most significant public gardens of the 21st century' – what the High Line can teach us about resilient gardening
The NYC gardens have proved that diverse, resilient and naturalistic plants can thrive in urban areas, even when grown on a disused railroad
By Thomas Rutter Published
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This tough and resilient hydrangea will thrive even during scorching summer months, and as a gardener I highly recommend it
The oakleaf hydrangea is a shrub for all seasons, blooming in sweltering summers and showcasing brilliant fall color
By Thomas Rutter Published
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This native flower is a favorite of florists and for good reason – learn how to grow lisianthus and enjoy spectacular summertime blooms
Lisianthus blooms are just as impressive in a vase as they are in the garden border
By Thomas Rutter Published
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These are the secrets to jasmine success – experts reveal 3 tips for your fragrant climbers
Keep your jasmine plants happy by following these expert-approved steps
By Thomas Rutter Published