<![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens UK in Flowers ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/uk/tag/flowers Thu, 07 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ This Is the Ideal Height to Get Supports in Place for Your Flowers – Act Quickly, or You Could Risk Damaging Plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-to-support-perennials CaQuPkJEgWdVXxL9eBEmxd Thu, 07 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 7 Fastest-Growing Flowers to Sow Right Now – to Fill Your Yard with Beautiful Early Summer Color ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/flowers-to-plant-in-april-2026 CSebkXaAUqiMLaitK2VBfg Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I Grew Edible Flowers for Michelin-star Restaurants, and These Are the 5 Easiest to Grow From Seed – You Can Sow Them Now ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/easiest-edible-flowers-to-grow-from-seed 9XnTgKiBc7tMvDhRyKkLzZ Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get Ahead by Sowing These 7 Flower Seeds in February – You’ll Love the Early Displays of Stunning Blooms ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/flowers-to-sow-in-february-2026 gKiz6EuDqrJH3y7JgfCEA7 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:30:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ From January to December, Every Birth Month Flower has Meaning – Discover What Yours Says About You (and How to Grow It) ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/birth-month-flowers-2026 vg4CQnMoBqSYo4cJTAGpQh Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You'll Be Surprised What You Can Sow in Winter for Glorious Blooms Next Year – Get Ahead of the Curve by Sowing Flower Seeds in December ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/flowers-to-sow-in-december G877qyHNp5ANJqKxy9FQuj Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your Birth Month Has a Signature Flower Seed – Discover the Meaning Behind All 12, Plus Expert Tips on Growing Them for Bright, Beautiful Blooms ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/birth-month-flower-seeds TNhFWiqfpPiMo5voac3DWE Fri, 21 Nov 2025 01:00:00 +0000 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:00:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ There's Still Time to Sow These 7 Flowers Before November for a Spring and Summer Full of Color Next Year ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/flowers-to-sow-in-october-2025 nPWq9dGhZhWTwbBgsu6wAV Tue, 28 Oct 2025 22:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ We want you to avoid a chrysanthemum catastrophe – the 6 mistakes you must never make when growing these fall-flowering favorites ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/chrysanthemum-mistakes yYwvKkg6zcz5RmMEyEDqTH Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yellow flowers are a symbol of true friendship, but there is a deeper meaning to discover – we reveal all, plus 3 easy yellow blooms to grow in the cutting garden ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/the-symbolism-of-yellow-flowers ksrNaRjLoGydpDGzYnd7zJ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow chrysanthemums in pots – for flourishing and long-lasting fall floral displays ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-chrysanthemums-in-pots Eog3mFYT48cgwEwGjNzELn Thu, 25 Sep 2025 16:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Level up your patio or porch this fall with bright blooms and exquisite evening scent – here's how to grow four o'clocks in containers ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-four-oclocks-in-containers Nyq4S5FvwDAUYgXtX6sYwc Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:19:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow four o'clock plants – for spectacular, sweet-smelling summer blooms that hummingbirds and butterflies adore ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-four-oclock-plants pPYZbikogDQ5qwQvD69mhj Sun, 14 Sep 2025 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow shooting star – for a tough yet pretty flowering ground cover that thrives in shady yards ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-shooting-star U2ex36g2ur4UnBunZTQgVC Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Take it from us, chrysanthemums are out this fall – these mum alternatives are far more tasteful ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/chrysanthemum-alternatives wUiwcYezAEqpyM8XnqPaiS Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow golden Alexander – for a native North American wildflower with electric acid-yellow blooms that pollinators adore ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-golden-alexander wE2ho8ckZD3YdxLw9qVxPS Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These flowers will last until December – 7 plants that will still be blooming in your yard at Christmas ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/flowers-that-last-until-december y4A4RXedHZRkpGsRKxrr5i Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:45:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:51:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 tubular flowers to never deadhead in September – these plants are a late-summer lifeline for migrating hummingbirds on their epic journey south ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/tubular-flowers-to-never-deadhead-in-september 4k25mZSaTT8KmMbS4Datsi Sun, 07 Sep 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a Garden Designer, and These Are the Plants I Predict Will Be Trending in 2026 ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-i-predict-will-be-trending-in-2026 WnFqormULAeM3uW3T7Uu9k Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:53:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it necessary to deadhead sweet William? Expert advice for thriving flowers that look good all summer long ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-deadhead-sweet-william D7Byz695R5juskcVNQ6AFM Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 10 best orange flowers that will transform any garden – if you are wary of orange plants, these expert recommendations will change your mind ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/orange-flowers hga4g95vHqPnUNboHh6K49 Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:16:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow coreopsis – for free-flowing, soft meadow planting ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-coreopsis EV6v5D5d7duRo7K8RA7VYT Sat, 30 Aug 2025 20:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Want showstopping, brilliant blooms? An ex-flower farmer shares the secrets to growing perfect dahlias, zinnias and cosmos ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/lessons-from-a-flower-farmer vR3LkFhSSpKZycm6UCPXMh Sat, 30 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow creeping phlox – for a resilient and pretty flowering ground cover that will illuminate backyard borders ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-creeping-phlox auDKvdEZe8ZTwyecWR9mAg Wed, 27 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My agapanthus didn't bloom this year, and there is one reason why – here's what I am doing to stop agapanthus gall midge ruining next year's flowers ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/agapanthus-gall-midge UFJQGMK4ZsKp7EhVasaYKZ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 01:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pastels are out and terracotta is most definitely in – 7 of the best earthy, russet-colored flowers to add a warm, golden touch to your garden ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-terracotta-colored-flowers jTU3kqYZVpbQ2SFyTCg5Am Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow thalictrum – to enjoy colorful floral clouds, and take your cottage garden borders to the next level ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-thalictrum AZgLwAhVLxz9LwkHzcBN4a Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can I grow a mini rose plant outside? How to add this adorable flowering shrub to your garden in 3 easy steps ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/can-i-grow-a-mini-rose-plant-outdoors 6EMzVWjNSmatzoExqUnzm4 Sat, 23 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow flossflower – for a tough but pretty flowering plant that will ward off mosquitoes during summer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-flossflower 6BtWwK8DZoKXkaoSKhEqZC Wed, 20 Aug 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 09:05:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've planted nearly every type of agapanthus, and can safely say these are the 6 very best varieties to grow for extraordinary sculptural displays ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/agapanthus-varieties gM2JRz8BsqNLDh543VxQZC Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 plants to deadhead in August – for a second flush of blooms in early fall ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-deadhead-in-august frYuZWpJRGjfyjEFPUJdL9 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8 best chocolate-colored flowers for heavenly, decadent borders that bridge the seasons perfectly ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-chocolate-colored-flowers jqjAzq6sADTnKKcTghjxxD Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:30:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:35:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it necessary to deadhead red hot pokers? What I always do as a horticulturalist to enjoy maximum flower spikes ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-deadhead-red-hot-pokers 9AzNobiaLmBQP4xLWFZxjV Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What's your zodiac flower? Discover which bloom you have a star sign connection to, plus tips on how to grow it in your yard ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/whats-your-zodiac-flower jqDkGd2Zrp2K4vPncTHPWK Thu, 14 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it necessary to fertilize Shasta daisies? Expert advice from a pro grower for long-lasting blooms this summer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-fertilize-shasta-daisies Z2k6rTcM4TWE27QUxer9HM Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow veronica – for an easy-going flowering perennial that will erupt with color every summer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-veronica YjahexJFxJ4MHLaL6KcgUC Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to take forsythia cuttings – August is the ideal time to take semi-ripe cuttings and grow more spectacular shrubs for free ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-take-forsythia-cuttings P5x9uJv6PkhgkoHarLqmS9 Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is it necessary to fertilize red hot pokers? Here's what I do as a plant pro to enjoy masses of long-lasting fiery flowers ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/is-it-necessary-to-fertilize-red-hot-pokers AeKpE4P8f3NgAZ8yzU9QQe Sun, 10 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 flowers to plant in August to fuel the hummingbird migration – it's not too late to grow a nectar-rich floral buffet ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/flowers-to-plant-in-august-for-hummingbirds k2yAigryJsXKWQVqhdoTve Sat, 09 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can cut back bee balm in fall or spring – here’s how to decide which is best for you, plus expert tips for how to prune ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/cut-back-bee-balm CMX4cPWoQrNE4ruAaxwrPh Wed, 06 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:20:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to fertilize daylilies – my essential tips as a professional gardener for lush, long-lasting flowers this summer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-fertilize-daylilies mrRoRMTXucjUPfXYBbkAXM Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why is my agapanthus not flowering? What I've learned after years of growing these blooms as a professional gardener ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/why-is-my-agapanthus-not-flowering NyTsxPaevSsV2otHz5PASQ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 06 Aug 2025 08:13:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 must-have bulbs to order in August – my go-to showstopping spring flowers as a professional gardener (get them before it is too late) ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/bulbs-to-order-in-august PPVR5d5LgJ4QMESqjCCKPX Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 15:18:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Take cuttings of these plants in August before it is too late – 7 flowers and shrubs to propagate now before the summer window ends ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-to-propagate-in-august-2025 h6EvtCJC2bP9zcZsDjndec Sat, 02 Aug 2025 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the one plant to grow if you want to help endangered monarch butterflies – and it's not too late to add one to your yard this summer ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/growing-milkweed-for-monarch-butterflies L8paXKsLjWAcaaFEDvUd8H Fri, 01 Aug 2025 03:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garden Diaries: An English flower garden of one's own – how Pom Shillingford grew more than just dahlias and sweet peas in the grounds of her Connecticut home ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/pom-shillingford-garden-diaries yki3HfLw8rg5H8R9rLeon6 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:25:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Now is the time to take sage cuttings – this is the easiest way to grow more herbs for free, just like a pro gardener ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-take-sage-cuttings yGJuT5U2qcuTKzRdtCxAVk Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should you deadhead agapanthus? Here's what I always do as a professional gardener, for minimum fuss and maximum flowers ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-deadhead-agapanthus pA4TNGArPKNtYU5UJvY2nc Mon, 28 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 06:55:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Butter yellow is trending – and these 7 stunning yellow garden flowers might just change your mind about this divisive color ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/yellow-flowers fbWRutTWfnvpcQqEtvmq7H Sun, 27 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:23:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow Sicilian honey garlic – for an exquisite and whimsical allium variety with tall, unusual blooms that pollinators adore ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-sicilian-honey-garlic YLwxhr8bJGFNR2a5W2jDaU Sat, 26 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:23:39 +0000