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Hydrozoning Is the Secret Garden Layout Idea Designers Use to Make Heatwave Watering Easier

It's so simple, and you'll use less water all summer

Homes & Gardens · Jul 4

Patio Plants That Practically Look After Themselves – 5 Easy Flowers That Withstand Heat, Drought and Neglect

These fuss-free plants are sure to elevate your patio and entertaining space

Homes & Gardens · May 24

6 Beautifully Scented Hedge Plants To Transform Garden Boundaries into Natural, Sensory Surrounds

Natural border ideas for scent and color around the perimeter of your plot

Homes & Gardens · May 6

Best fragrant ground cover plants – 5 perfumed picks to fill bare soil and elevate the sensory appeal of your garden

Experts suggest five fragrant flowering options to consider

Homes & Gardens · Aug 30, 2025

Trust me, houseplants will brighten up your college dorm room instantly – and these 5 won't mind being neglected while you're busy studying

Greenery is the final touch you need to turn your dorm into a home away from home

Homes & Gardens · Aug 3, 2025

Underrated hedge plants – 7 lesser-known picks from plant professionals that deserve a spot in your yard

From spring-flowering varieties to glossy evergreens, these hedge plants may be slightly less traditional, but they shouldn't be overlooked

Homes & Gardens · Jul 13, 2025

Do hummingbirds like mandevilla? Discover why this tropical climber is a beacon for wildlife

Mandevilla blooms are perfectly suited for hummingbirds

Homes & Gardens · Jul 4, 2025

Where to never use coffee grounds in the garden – to keep your backyard plants performing at their best

While it may seem like an eco-friendly way to boost your garden, applying coffee grounds directly to certain plants can do more harm than good

Homes & Gardens · Jun 29, 2025

Patio plants that thrive on neglect – these 5 easy-going flowers for pots love to be ignored, say gardening pros

These fuss-free plants are sure to elevate your patio and entertaining space

Homes & Gardens · Jun 14, 2025

How to grow cardinal creeper – the fast-growing vine that will fill your yard with a profusion of red flowers this summer

Grow this vigorous vine in pots and borders this year for masses of blooms

Homes & Gardens · May 13, 2025