Flowers
Get expert advice on growing and caring for flowers with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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These $15 bestselling Fiskars pruners are a must-buy this Prime Day – they make deadheading so easy, and will keep your patio plants in tip-top shape
Effective and lightweight, these Fiskars deadheading snips are currently 21% off
By Thomas Rutter Published
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7 self-cleaning annuals that don’t need deadheading for a low-maintenance, long-lasting display of gorgeous blooms
Our picks can provide low-effort, stunning blooms in beds, containers, or hanging baskets
By Drew Swainston Published
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Begonias are back in fashion – here's how to deadhead them for a beautifully exotic display of continuous flowers
A simple, step-by-step guide to a long flowering season
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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If your dahlias are being destroyed by earwigs, this simple, chemical-free hack will keep them away – so you can enjoy perfect flowers all season
Tried-and-tested by professional gardeners, this all-natural trick will save your prized flowers this summer
By Thomas Rutter Published
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The Hampton Hack will set your yard ablaze with a second wind of flowers – here's exactly how to do it to get your perennials to bloom twice
Everything you need to know about this midsummer pruning technique
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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How to grow lilies in pots – expert tips for dramatic floral displays with a ravishing summer scent on patios, decks and balconies
Treat your patio to a spectacular summer show
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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How to deadhead blanket flowers – to unleash their full flowering potential for limitless color and vigor
Deadhead gaillardia this summer and prepare yourself for relentless color all season long
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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How to deadhead gardenias – for an explosion of new flowers with a heady fragrance all summer long
You can get many more fragrant flowers from your gardenia if you deadhead correctly throughout the growing season
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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How to deadhead sweet peas properly – for relentless, uninterrupted flowering all summer and into fall
Learn how to deadhead sweet peas for unabating flowering from these darling summer blooms
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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You can save your garden plants from the searing heat with this 1 household item that you definitely already own
The heat is here in all its glory and severity, but we have a simple hack for protecting your plants using a bedsheet
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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It's not too late to sow perennials and biennials in July to fill your borders with returning blooms – here are my picks for 7 flowers to plant this month
Top picks from an experienced horticulturist, along with essential sowing tips
By Drew Swainston Published
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Plant these 7 fast-growing annuals now for copious blooms in late summer and throughout fall, as recommended by a professional gardener
Low-effort but high-impact, these flowers will bring plenty of joy and color to your yard
By Thomas Rutter Published
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How to deadhead impatiens – for full-throttle flower power all summer long
How to get round-the-clock flowering from these pocket rockets
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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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
Timing is crucial when pruning roses, and doing so at the right moment will produce a healthy plant and a profusion of blooms
By Thomas Rutter Last updated
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When and how to prune viburnum - 3 expert steps for healthy, attractive shrubs that put on glorious flowering displays
Discover how and when to complete this essential task
By Ruth Hayes Last updated
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How to deadhead verbena – for relentless flowering from this graceful bloom all summer long
Everything you need to know about deadheading verbena for a long season of interest
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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How to grow salvia in pots – for a low-fuss patio perennial that flowers non-stop all summer long
Salvia plants are some of the easiest perennials to grow in pots
By Thomas Rutter Published
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How to deadhead fuchsias – for a truly showstopping summer display of non-stop flowers
Fuchsias are one of the prettiest, daintiest, and hardest-working flowers in the garden. But did you know they are cut-and-come-again?
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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6 flowers that are most at risk from a heatwave – and how to keep them happily blooming even when temperatures soar
Extreme heat can cause flower buds to wither, slow, or shut down chlorophyll production
By Sophia Pouget de St Victor Published
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I'm an expert florist, and this is my simple, go-to formula for making the perfect hand-tied bouquet
Create stunning arrangements for your home with this simple step-by-step guide
By Rachel Bull Published
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How to grow sunflowers in pots – experts reveal 5 key steps for fantastic container displays in small spaces
These tips will ensure your sunflowers thrive in pots all season long
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to fertilize passion flowers – an expert grower reveals the secrets to caring for these hungry climbing plants
Feeding your passion flowers at the right time will give them a boost
By Thomas Rutter Published
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7 fast-growing annual flowers to sow in June that will give you glorious summer displays in borders or containers
These are fast to germinate and quick to bloom, plus we reveal sowing tips from an experienced horticulturist
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to grow strawflowers – for bold summer color, perfect stems for cutting, and long-lasting dried displays
Gardening experts share advice, including tips on pruning, watering, and growing from seed
By Holly Crossley Published
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5 nasturtium varieties I’m growing right now as a professional gardener – you can still sow these fast-growing flowers in June for late-summer color
These five nasturtium varieties are sure to add impact to your flower displays
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Does my cut flower bed need fertilizing? Horticulture expert reveals whether feeding is a necessity for bright and abundant blooms
Find out how to get the most out of your cut flower bed
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How to grow craspedia – these unusual spherical flower heads will add charm and color to any yard
With striking yellow flowers, craspedia looks impressive both in borders and in vases
By Jacky Parker Last updated
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What to plant in June – the veg, salads and flowers to grow this month
Need inspiration for what to plant in June? Find advice on the best vegetables, salad crops and flowers to grow now
By Rachel Crow Last updated
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How to decorate kitchen countertops without leaving them feeling cluttered – 8 ideas to add instant personality to your surfaces
Create a clutter-free and stylish look. This is how to decorate kitchen counters
By Molly Malsom Last updated