Plants
Get expert advice on growing and caring for plants with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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When to prune hedges – get the timing right for healthy growth with our expert guide
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How to overwinter banana trees – professional tips to keep your tropical plant protected
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Christmas cactus vs prickly pear – here's how to tell them apart
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Christmas cactus alternatives – 6 festive and more unusual plants to brighten your home during the holidays
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Best holiday houseplants – 7 plants ideal for festive decor that aren't all Christmas cacti
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7 plants never to grow in a small backyard – to avoid vigorous creepers competing for space
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Invasive climbers never to grow – 5 vines to avoid and what you should grow instead
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7 plants to never prune in December – put the pruning shears down if you want to guarantee gorgeous spring displays
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7 plants to propagate in December – expert advice for easy and successful winter cuttings
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I tried an $8 pebble tray against my plant mister and it's changed my houseplants – and my home aesthetic
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How to winterize roses – and avoid losing your favorite flowering shrubs to the cold
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Easiest evergreen shrubs to grow – 5 foolproof plants for year-round greenery
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Best mulch for roses – 4 natural options for flourishing plants
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Deer-resistant shade plants – 5 plants that will grow in darker spots undisturbed by wildlife
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Christmas tree alternatives – beautiful plant swaps for your holiday decor
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7 vegetables to plant in December – you don't even need a greenhouse to sow these crops over winter
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Best edible hedge plants – 5 shrubs perfect for nutritious boundaries
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I found these thornproof gloves really do protect against spikey plants in my garden
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How to protect palm trees in winter – expert gardening advice to keep your tropical plants safe during cold weather
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How to repel mice from your yard – 5 ways to discourage these rodents
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3 eco-friendly ways to re-use dehumidifier water around the house from quenching thirsty houseplants to cleaning floors
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Can you grow Boston ferns outdoors? Experts share how to do it successfully
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Best ground cover plants to prevent soil erosion – expert-approved species to stabilize sloping areas
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7 plants never to grow in a small front yard – avoid these invasive and fast-spreading choices
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Phosphorus deficiency in plants – here's everything you need to know to return your plants to health
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How to protect plants from frost – 12 quick solutions to keep plants alive through winter
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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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How to improve drainage in raised beds – for optimum soil health
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How to make soil more acidic – 11 easy ways to amend your soil to keep acid-loving plants happy
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