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5 plants that attract ladybugs and bring them to your garden in droves – for natural, non-toxic pest control

Ladybugs are the gardener's best friend, but how can we encourage more of them to our gardens?

Homes & Gardens · Aug 11, 2025

I've grown these 5 vegetables all summer, and I've never had such enormous yields – what to grow if you want copious crops

These veg crops will produce the biggest yields

Homes & Gardens · Aug 11, 2025

5 of the trickiest annuals I've ever grown and how to succeed with them – even in late summer

Expert advice on how to successfully grow difficult annual plants

Homes & Gardens · Aug 10, 2025

6 best herbs to plant in a window box – each one will thrill with fragrance and form as much as they function

Get your hands on these herbs for a stunning window box display that smells and tastes as good as it looks

Homes & Gardens · Jun 27, 2025

Is it too late to plant tomatoes in June? A growing expert shares all you need to know to get a successful fruit crop

It is possible to enjoy a delicious tomato harvest even when planting later in the season

Homes & Gardens · Jun 17, 2025

It’s not too late to plant pumpkins in Illinois – garden experts reveal the June veg window for hardiness zones 5 and 6

If you live in Illinois or anywhere in USDA zones 5 and 6, June is a great time to add pumpkins to your kitchen garden

Homes & Gardens · Jun 11, 2025

7 fast-growing annual flowers to sow in June that will give you glorious summer displays in borders or containers

These are fast to germinate and quick to bloom, plus we reveal sowing tips from an experienced horticulturist

Homes & Gardens · Jun 7, 2025

5 nasturtium varieties I’m growing right now as a professional gardener – you can still sow these fast-growing flowers in June for late-summer color

These five nasturtium varieties are sure to add impact to your flower displays

Homes & Gardens · Jun 5, 2025

I have grown crops for restaurants for years, and these are 7 vegetables to plant in containers in June for homegrown harvests in small spaces

Sow these for a wealth of homegrown vegetables in urban gardens – plus expert planting tips

Homes & Gardens · May 31, 2025

Plant these 5 climbers in May for a foliage-covered privacy fence in weeks – best fast-growing vine varieties from a professional gardener

Low-effort but high-impact, these fast-growing vines can be relied on to bring joyful color to any yard

Homes & Gardens · May 23, 2025