Perennial plant
Get the latest news, expert advice, and features on perennial plants from the Gardening Know How team to help your garden thrive.
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How To Deadhead Mums To Keep Chrysanths Blooming At Their Best All Through Fall
These flowering stalwarts have the potential to take you right through fall – but this one thing can guarantee the longest blooming displays. Here's how to deadhead mums
By Bonnie L. Grant
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10 Flowers That Bloom In August To Glam Up Your Garden With Late Summer Razzle Dazzle
Late summer is no time to rest on your laurels! You still have time to boost your display of ornamental delights with these 10 epic flowers that bloom in August
By Amy Grant
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I'm a Professional Garden Writer and These Are My 6 Must-Have Vining Plants – Plus 3 Aggressive Climbers to Avoid
There are lots of different options for flowering, climbing plants but after years of trial and error I found the best. Here are my favorite 6 perennial vines.
By Susan Albert
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Don’t Deadhead These 3 Plants If You Want To Help Migrating Hummingbirds In Late Summer
If you want to nourish and sustain migrating hummingbirds in late summer and fall, don’t deadhead these 3 plants – help to provide a special food source for hummers in transit
By Janey Goulding
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Chop, Chop! These Are The 7 Flowering Plants You Should Cut Back In August For a Fabulous Late Summer Flush of Blooms
Cool cuts in the height of summer can guarantee another dazzling rush of color. Here are 7 plants to cut back in August to get beds and borders ablaze with fresh blooming frenzy
By Janey Goulding
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Confused About What To Do With Dahlias After Flowering? 4 Steps To Safeguard Your Summer Displays & Prep For Next Year’s Blooms
While many dahlia varieties will bloom well into the fall, yours may have started slowing. Here’s what to do with dahlias after flowering to keep your tender perennials at their best
By Tonya Barnett
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Try These 5 Low-Growing Perennials That Bloom All Summer To Add Effortless Beauty To Your Garden
Ground cover plants are low maintenance and serve many purposes in the garden, and these five add even more beauty with their summer-long blooms.
By Tonya Barnett
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Transplanting Dahlias Started In Pots: Planting Out Dahlias Started From Seed & Cuttings
Dahlias aren’t that complicated to relocate in the ground outside, even if started from seed or potted seedlings or cuttings. Here’s how easy transplanting dahlias can be
By Susan Albert
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Keep Your Pinks Flowering For Longer: How To Deadhead Dianthus For A Bounty Of Blooms
Certain dianthus varieties are capable of flowering well into high summer with the right care – so find out how to deadhead dianthus to guarantee a longer season of pretty pinks
By Tonya Barnett
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8 Plants To Propagate In July – Grow Next Year’s Garden Favorites With These Summer Cuttings
Summer is a great time to make cuttings of your favorite plants if you want identical plants that are strong and healthy. Here are the essential plants to propagate in July
By Janey Goulding
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Dahlias Not Blooming? Avoid These 7 Common Dahlia Mistakes To Bring More Flowering Joy With Your Dream Dollies
If you’ve not yet been dazzled by dahlia displays, don’t fret. Dahlias not blooming needn’t be cause for despair – check these dahlia mistakes to put your blooming back on track
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Try These 8 Fast Growing Climbing Roses For Quick Floral Wins With Masses Of Easy Color
Climbing roses are some of the most dynamic and spectacular bloomers you can cultivate. Here are 8 fast growing climbing roses for quick wins with gorgeous vertical displays
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Want Your Lavender To Bloom for Longer? Try This Expert Tip & Deadhead Lavender Plants For A Longer, Lovelier Flush of Flowers
The heady rush of lavender is a feast for the senses, so make sure you can enjoy the show for as long as possible. Follow our tips on how to deadhead lavender for an extra hit of fragrant pleasures
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Keep Dahlias Flowering For Longer – Start Now With These Pro Tips For A Bloom-Filled Summer & Fall
They are some of the most popular, diverse and dynamic summer flowers you can grow – so here’s how to keep dahlias flowering for as long as you possibly can for a joyful extended season of blooms
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Grow A Sorbet Peony For Fluffy Pink Double Blooms With Unique Frills
For pink peonies with a unique edge, the Sorbet peony is a super-frilly bloomer with marshmallow and cream colored petals. Here’s how to grow this dynamic cultivar
By Amy Grant
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Grow Vanilla Strawberry Hydrangea Shrubs: Try Vanille Fraise Hydrangeas For Sweet Blooms Every Summer
For a dreamy shrub that brings soft color variations and long lasting visual interest, grow a Vanilla Strawberry hydrangea. Here’s how to care for Vanille Fraise shrubs
By Teo Spengler
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Grow The Peony Dream Team: 9 Peony Companion Plants For Style And Color
As gorgeous as peonies are, they look even better when grown alongside the right ornamentals. Here are 9 peony companion plants to enhance your blooming shrubs
By Tonya Barnett

