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What I’m planting during the July heatwaves for pretty blooms and quick harvests that can tolerate the heat

The 5 plants on my list

Ideal Home · Jul 5

Prune These 7 Plants in June for Long-Lasting Flowers – and to Keep Vigorous Growth in Check

The essential early-summer pruning jobs that keep shrubs, climbers, hedges, and perennials healthy

Homes & Gardens · Jun 6

Underrated Plants – 8 Overlooked Garden Gems Experts Say Deserve A Spot In Every Yard

You'll wish you started to grow these plants sooner

Homes & Gardens · Apr 1

Underrated plants – 9 unsung garden heroes we all should grow, say horticultural experts

Discover why we should all make room for these plants in our yard

Homes & Gardens · Apr 19, 2025

Best eryngium varieties – for thistle-like structure in your flower beds

The flowers and stems of these eryngium varieties brings us some of the richest blue coloring in the garden

Homes & Gardens · Oct 5, 2024

Best roses for hedges – 10 stunning varieties for color, scent, privacy, and security

An expert guide to selecting and growing hedge roses

Homes & Gardens · Aug 17, 2024

Late summer flowers: 8 stunning plants that will bloom into autumn

These expert-approved late summer flowers are perfect for filling borders and pots with end-of-season colour

Woman & Home · Aug 17, 2024

How to grow dahlias: an expert guide for these flamboyant flowers

With these pro tips on how to grow dahlias, you can enjoy a stunning summer display year after year – whether planting in borders or pots

Woman & Home · Jul 13, 2024

5 Plants You Should Never Prune in Summer, warn gardening experts

Pruning these garden plants over the summer months will do more harm than good

Woman & Home · Jun 29, 2024

Best fast-growing succulents – 5 varieties that will quickly double in size

These succulents will add quirky and unusual shapes to your interiors

Homes & Gardens · Mar 14, 2024