Perennials
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Don’t Trim These Plants Before Fall: 7 Plants You Should Not Prune In Summer
High summer is synonymous with deadheads and straggly growth, so it’s tempting to reach for the cutters. But here are the plants you should not prune in summer – and why
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Sarah Bernhardt Peony Care: How To Grow This Timeless Beauty
For timeless elegance and romantic allure, the showstopping Sarah Bernhardt peony is a stunning performer. Find out how to grow and cultivate this iconic flowering beauty
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Best Perennial Vegetables: Grow Crops That Come Back Every Year
Save money and expand your veggie repertoire with delicious perennial vegetables that yield fresh harvests year after year.
By Amy Grant
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8 Longest-Flowering Perennials – For Blooms In Spring, Summer And Fall
Plants with a long flowering season provide continuous color and interest throughout the growing seasons. Discover beautiful perennials known for their extended bloom times.
By Melanie Griffiths
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How To Grow A Pinky Winky Hydrangea For The Ultimate Dreamy Blooms
With its jumbo flower heads and striking two-tone displays, the Pinky Winky hydrangea stands proud and pretty in any garden. Find out how to cultivate your own dynamic pink and white panicles
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Grow A Rose Plant Faster: Top Tips For Quick-Growing Blooms
Impatiently waiting for your precious roses to burst forth with color and lush fragrance? Follow our expert guide on how to grow a rose plant faster
By Tonya Barnett
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Ultimate Flowering Alliums: 8 Ornamental Alliums For Every Garden
From sparkly firework shapes to mammoth spherical displays, ornamental alliums stand proud. Here are eight of the best flowering alliums for every border
By Tonya Barnett
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Grow Roses From Rose Hips: Discover A Great Way To Grow Endless Rose Plants
As well as adding color and interest to rose bushes after flowering, hips offer untapped potential for future plants! Find out how to grow roses from rose hips
By Tonya Barnett
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How To Grow Chinese Tree Peonies: Bountiful Blooms Growing Chinese Tree Peony Plants
Growing Chinese tree peony plants is very satisfying, given their hardiness and vigor. Find out how to master the care of these special peony varieties
By Tonya Barnett
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Tricky Perennials To Grow: Perennials To Think Twice About
We love a variety of plants in the garden, but there are some perennials to think twice about. Some are tricky to grow, some are invasive and some are toxic.
By Tonya Barnett
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When To Plant Lavender For Happier And Healthier Plants Guaranteed!
You may be surprised to learn that the best times to plant lavender seeds are the cooler months. Knowing when to plant lavender correctly gives these fragrant herbs the best start, as this guide explains
By Tonya Barnett
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8 Flowering Perennials For Pots – To Bring Joy Every Year
These beautiful perennials are long-term investments for your container garden, as they will return year after year with a profusion of blooms.
By Amy Grant
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11 Invasive Plants You Should Never Buy At The Garden Center
They might tempt you with pretty flowers or unique foliage, but invasive plants should be treated with extreme caution. Learn the most common silent invaders to avoid when visiting the garden center.
By Amy Draiss