Perennials
Get expert advice on growing and caring for perennials with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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How to grow astilbe – expert advice on cultivating this shade-tolerant flowering perennialPublished
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7 native perennials to plant in April – for glorious flowering displays to attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirdsPublished
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Is the viral salt hack the secret to a weed-free patio? A garden expert warns of irreparable, long-term damage – plus reveals the safest way to get resultsPublished
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Worst-smelling plants to avoid – experts reveal 5 pungent species and suggest perfumed options to grow insteadPublished
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How to fertilize magnolias – garden experts reveal the secrets to better blooming, and timing is criticalPublished
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How to revive old rhododendron plants – pruning advice from a professional gardener to save your struggling shrubsPublished
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How to grow medlar trees – to enjoy a harvest of unusual fruits from this forgotten heritage speciesPublished
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Best fragrant shrubs – 5 perfumed plants to transform garden borders and pot displays this summerPublished
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How to grow mandevilla in pots – and elevate your outside space with impactful tropical flowers this summerPublished
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When do hummingbirds return from migration? Wildlife experts reveal when to expect them and how you can helpPublished
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Best flowering ground cover plants – 5 expert-approved species to fill your borders with vibrant colorPublished
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How to grow red hot poker – for low-maintenance and long-lasting flower spikes that pollinators adorePublished
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Best perennials to attract hummingbirds – 5 fantastic flowers to grow, as recommended by master gardenersPublished
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How to grow lantana in pots – and transform even tiny gardens with masses of kaleidoscopic flowers this yearPublished
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How to grow marsh marigolds – the ultimate low-maintenance, moisture-loving plant that spring pollinators adorePublished
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How to grow papyrus outdoors – and enjoy a firework-like display of foliage from these easy-to-grow, moisture-loving plantsPublished
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Best trees for spring blossom – 5 beautiful options for a spectacular seasonal show in any sized yardPublished
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Low-maintenance dwarf evergreens for small spaces – 5 easy-to-grow compact plants for year-round greeneryPublished
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How to grow lilac in pots – for a fragrant spring flowering shrub that will elevate even the smallest yardsPublished
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How to plant begonia bulbs – and transform your yard with the ultimate summer-flowering plantPublished
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Shrubs to never hard prune – don’t risk the health of these 5 popular plants by cutting too much this yearPublished
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Best dwarf trees for compact spaces – 5 unusual species to transform even the smallest yardPublished
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Is La Foce the greatest Italian garden? How this Tuscan estate became a timeless masterpiece – and how to get the look in your yardPublished
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Best native ground cover plants to stop weeds – 5 expert-approved species to keep weeds out of your bordersPublished
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How to remove deadly nightshade – expert advice to safely eliminate this pretty but poisonous perennial from your yardPublished
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Why you should never plant Bradford pear in your yard – how to control this invasive tree, plus the best native alternativesPublished
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How to grow sacred lotus – for an ancient pond plant that attracts good fortune and enhances garden Feng ShuiPublished
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Best hydrangeas for small spaces – 5 floral shrubs that will transform compact yardsPublished
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6 plants to prune in spring – cut back these shrubs and perennials at the right time in 2025 for brilliant borders this yearPublished
