Plants
Get expert advice on growing and caring for plants with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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Spooky plants – 12 varieties that will thrill and scare for Halloween and beyond
Get set for Halloween with the creepiest plant decor for home and yard
By Jill Morgan Published
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Best plants for hanging baskets – 18 ideas to suit any spot in your yard or home
Add color and drama to your hanging baskets with these long-lasting plant suggestions that will grow in full sun or shade
By Melanie Griffiths Last updated
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Houseplants to make your home feel cozy for fall – 5 choices to soften your interiors this season
These foliage shapes and colors will instantly make your space feel warmer
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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September is an ideal month to divide perennials and reinvigorate older plants – here are 7 to split for better blooms
It is a great time to propagate more of your favorite perennials - and who doesn’t love free plants?
By Drew Swainston Published
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12 plants never to put in terracotta pots – and why these containers could damage them
Terracotta pots are not suitable for moisture-loving, humidity-dependent, or tropical plants. Experts explain why and recommend alternatives
By Lola Houlton Published
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Are your plants getting enough nitrogen? Experts share why this nutrient is essential for healthy growth
A lack of new growth and yellowing foliage can indicate a need for more nitrogen in your soil
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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When can you transplant hydrangeas? Expert advice on successfully moving these glorious plants to new parts of your yard
Discover the right time to transplant hydrangeas for your climate, and how to avoid potential transplant shock
By Melanie Griffiths Last updated
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Plants never to grow in a raised bed – 5 varieties to avoid, and what to plant instead
A gardening experts shares the plants that will cause you problems if put them in raised beds
By Ruth Hayes Published
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How to propagate a Thanksgiving cactus – 3 expert methods to create new plants that make perfect holiday gifts
Houseplant professionals share the best methods for multiplying your seasonal succulents
By Teresa Conway Last updated
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Winter-flowering shrubs for shade – 8 plants to enliven darker areas of your yard during cooler weather
These expert plant picks are sure to provide a late display of uplifting color in shady spots
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to grow Japanese spurge – the ultimate evergreen ground cover plant
Japanese spurge is an ideal option if you are looking to add greenery to tricky areas of the yard
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Early fall is a fantastic time to mulch for winter protection, here are 7 plants to mulch in September
Mulching will help all plants overwinter safely, but especially any that are tender or newly planted
By Drew Swainston Published
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Best monarda varieties – 10 types of pollinator-friendly beebalm
This perennial is a butterfly magnet, adding fragrance and biodiversity to your yard
By Graham Rice Published
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What is air layering propagation? Expert advice on how to do it, plus the mistakes to avoid
This alternative method of cloning plants has the key to successful root growing in the bag
By Alison Jones Published
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When do you cut back irises? Expert advice for why, when, and how to trim for the best blooms
Discover when you should cut back irises – and why it is so important for your garden
By Chiana Dickson Last updated
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How to prune lavender – top tips to maximize flowering for young and mature plants
Keep your lavender shapely and compact, with no woody stems in sight
By Melanie Griffiths Last updated
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David Beckham's kale growing method produces vibrant and healthy plants – experts explain how to recreate his technique
David Beckham recently showed off his garden's kale, and we spoke to an expert to find out how he got it to not only survive, but thrive
By Hannah Ziegler Published
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Best fall-blooming native plants – 7 perennials for vibrant garden borders
Fill your yard with color by growing some of the best fall-blooming native plants
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Container garden trends – 5 ways to wow with potted plants in 2025
Get ready for the next gardening year by planning your container displays now
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How to fertilize container plants – and 3 crucial things not to do
Discover how to fertilize container plants - indoors and out - for the healthiest blooms, foliage and crops
By Jill Morgan Published
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When and how to prune passion flowers – for healthy climbing plants with plenty of brilliant blooms next year
Pruning at the right time will ensure your flowering climber thrives
By Thomas Rutter Published
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When and how to prune rambling roses from late summer – for healthy plants and abundant blooms next year
Pruning your rambling roses at the right time will rejuvenate these vigorous flowering plants
By Thomas Rutter Published
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8 stunning lavender alternatives that smell incredible, and will look just as beautiful in your garden
These multipurpose plants look and smell just as good as lavender, but offer an interesting alternative to this classic shrub
By Alison Jones Published
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Drought-tolerant climbing vines – 7 sun loving trailing species for hot spots
A lack of rainfall won't stop these climbing beauties from thriving
By Jacky Parker Published
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Jennifer Aniston's 'rain chain' is the most desirable way to water your plants – it's easy to recreate her Japanese-inspired technique
A rain chain is an innovative irrigation and plant watering solution that adds both function and style to the actress's Hal Levitt home
By Sophie Edwards Published
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How to grow hummingbird trumpet plants – the ultimate native ground cover to attract pollinators to your yard
This vigorous low-growing plant will produce a profusion of orange-red blooms that hummingbirds adore
By Thomas Rutter Published
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7 plants to propagate in September – it's an ideal month for taking lots of cuttings
Expand your collection of shrubs, perennials, and tender plants for free by taking cuttings this month
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to prune bird of paradise – expert tips for tidying your tropical plant
Whether you're growing your bird of paradise as a houseplant or in your yard, this advice will help it look its best
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to divide phlox – 3 simple steps to propagate these colorful blooms
Whether you choose to divide phlox in spring or fall, it's easy to grow more of these versatile plants for free
By Tenielle Jordison Published