Perennials
Get expert advice on growing and caring for perennials with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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How to grow Arkansas blue star – for a drought-tolerant and flood-resistant native perennial with sky blue blooms
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Why is my rose of Sharon turning yellow? Expert advice for common gardening problems
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Invasive climbers never to grow – 5 vines to avoid and what you should grow instead
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Best edible hedge plants – 5 shrubs perfect for nutritious boundaries
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How to grow coleus – for an unusual plant with dramatic foliage
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I'm a professional gardener, and a pruning sickle is a game-changing tool for cutting back perennials – and I rate my favorite five stars
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How and when to prune climbing hydrangeas – for healthy flowering vines that will bloom better than ever next year
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Invasive trees never to grow – 5 species to avoid and which trees you should plant instead
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Best ground cover plants to prevent soil erosion – expert-approved species to stabilize sloping areas
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How to protect plants from frost – 12 quick solutions to keep plants alive through winter
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How to grow Solomon's seal – for a graceful part-shade perennial with bell-like blooms
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How and when to fertilize winter jasmine – avoid harming your plants by feeding at the wrong time
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Invasive bulbs to never plant – 5 flowering bulbs to keep out of your garden and what you should grow instead
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Plants never to use in winter pots or window boxes – and the resilient options you should be growing instead
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8 frost hardy perennials ideal for northern gardens – these plants can survive freezing winters and still come back each spring
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8 plants to prune in November for healthy trees, shrubs, and perennials
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How to grow bearberry shrubs – for a North American evergreen ground cover
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How to grow spindle trees – for a vibrant, colorful fruit display in the fall
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Plant snake's head fritillaries now to transform your spring garden – for unusual, checkerboard flowers next year
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How to create a winter sensory garden – for a calming, seasonal escape
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It's not too late to plant these delicate winter-flowering bulbs, but you need to get them in the ground now
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How to overwinter geraniums – expert advice for looking after these tender perennials in the cold
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I have planted thousands of tulips and daffodils as a professional gardener – and these are the bulb planting trends that will dominate in 2025
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How to plant imperial fritillaries in November – expert bulb planting advice for brilliant blooms next year
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Perennials you should never plant together – avoid these pairings for flourishing flower beds
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Best native irises to plant in fall – 5 species to grow with dramatic and colorful flowers next year
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7 perennials to not cut back in November to keep a garden nature-friendly and add winter interest
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Outdated backyard trends and what's replacing them in 2025 – 8 expert suggestions to refresh your outdoor space
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Bulbs to never plant in pots – 5 flowering bulbs to keep out of your container displays
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