Gardens
Restyle your garden with the latest ideas and trends, collected and illustrated by the team at Homes & Gardens.
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When is the best time to prune roses? Follow these simple timing rules for the best blooms from your garden stalwarts
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Best evergreens to stop weeds – 5 expert-approved shrubs to keep problem plants out of your yard
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Want to know what eats aphids? 5 beneficial insects that will save your plants – these natural predators control pest populations
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What’s eating my zinnias at night? A number of pests could be to blame – here's 4 ways to stop them immediately, according to the experts
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Growing a date palm tree for hundreds of pounds of fruit is simpler than you think – expert tips to plant and cultivate one successfully
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When and how to prune viburnum - 3 expert steps for healthy, attractive shrubs that put on glorious flowering displays
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Scents that mosquitoes hate – 9 expert recommendations for fragrant mosquito-repellent plants to grow in your yard
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How to attract fireflies to your yard – 4 ways to turn your garden into a magical, glittering wonderland after dark
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I've tested expandable garden hoses for years and think they're only worth buying if you have this specific type of yard
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If you're done weeding with a sore back or bad knees, this 5-star tool is a genius way to tackle weeds this summer (no bending or kneeling required)
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How to grow nemesia – for delicate yet profuse perennial blooms that last all summer long
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How to inherit a garden – a professional's take on knowing what to keep, what to dig up, and why you should do nothing for the first year
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Tomato leaves can curl for 4 common reasons – an expert grower reveals simple, fast fixes for each to keep plants healthy and preserve your harvest
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The backyard battle between Eastern vs Western gray squirrels is a real threat to wildlife – here's what you can do to help to protect the latter, and tell the difference between them
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How to plan a kitchen garden – a step-by-step guide to choosing the ideal layout, selecting the best crops, and making it look utterly beautiful
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How to deadhead verbena – for relentless flowering from this graceful bloom all summer long
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Best plants for chalky soil – 10 flowers, shrubs and trees that will thrive in dry and alkaline conditions
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How to grow salvia in pots – for a low-fuss patio perennial that flowers non-stop all summer long
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Can you harvest strawberries in the first year? An expert gardener says yes, but only if you grow a certain type of this delicious summer fruit
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How to ensure this year is the best year ever for your Annabelle hydrangeas
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How to deadhead fuchsias – for a truly showstopping summer display of non-stop flowers
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When and how to prune ninebark – expert horticulturists share advice for shapely shrubs and beautiful displays
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You can easily grow these 5 houseplants outdoors, according to experts – for an instant tropical summer garden
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I'm a professional gardener, and this 1 natural ingredient is essential to help Japanese maples thrive in summer – and will give you vibrant fall color, too
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Garden ideas – 31 beautiful designs you'll love for your yard, no matter its size, shape or location
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How to grow clove trees in pots – for a mosquito-repelling evergreen plant that your patio needs
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Worm casts are good for lawn health, but can be a nuisance – here’s the only way experts recommend dealing with them
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Catmint vs catnip – what is the difference between these popular perennials?
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This task you're forgetting is the reason your houseplants are struggling – it takes 2 minutes and all you need is a fork
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