Plants
Get expert advice on growing and caring for plants with the team at Homes & Gardens.
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How to grow Russian sage – there is lots to love about the beautiful, drought-tolerant, and undemanding perennial
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Houseplants you don't need to fertilize often – 5 that almost never need feeding
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Perennial bulbs to plant in fall – 12 to plant now for color that lasts from winter to summer
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Houseplants that like being pot-bound – 8 indoor plants that don't need repotting too often
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When and how to fertilize pumpkins – expert tips for growing bigger and brighter crops
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Spooky plants – 12 varieties that will thrill and scare for Halloween and beyond
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Best plants for hanging baskets – 18 ideas to suit any spot in your yard or home
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Houseplants to make your home feel cozy for fall – 5 choices to soften your interiors this season
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September is an ideal month to divide perennials and reinvigorate older plants – here are 7 to split for better blooms
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12 plants never to put in terracotta pots – and why these containers could damage them
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Are your plants getting enough nitrogen? Experts share why this nutrient is essential for healthy growth
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When can you transplant hydrangeas? Expert advice on successfully moving these glorious plants to new parts of your yard
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Plants never to grow in a raised bed – 5 varieties to avoid, and what to plant instead
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How to propagate a Thanksgiving cactus – 3 expert methods to create new plants that make perfect holiday gifts
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Winter-flowering shrubs for shade – 8 plants to enliven darker areas of your yard during cooler weather
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How to grow Japanese spurge – the ultimate evergreen ground cover plant
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Early fall is a fantastic time to mulch for winter protection, here are 7 plants to mulch in September
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Best monarda varieties – 10 types of pollinator-friendly beebalm
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What is air layering propagation? Expert advice on how to do it, plus the mistakes to avoid
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When do you cut back irises? Expert advice for why, when, and how to trim for the best blooms
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How to prune lavender – top tips to maximize flowering for young and mature plants
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David Beckham's kale growing method produces vibrant and healthy plants – experts explain how to recreate his technique
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Best fall-blooming native plants – 7 perennials for vibrant garden borders
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Container garden trends – 5 ways to wow with potted plants in 2025
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How to fertilize container plants – and 3 crucial things not to do
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When and how to prune passion flowers – for healthy climbing plants with plenty of brilliant blooms next year
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When and how to prune rambling roses from late summer – for healthy plants and abundant blooms next year
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8 stunning lavender alternatives that smell incredible, and will look just as beautiful in your garden
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Drought-tolerant climbing vines – 7 sun loving trailing species for hot spots
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