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Best viburnum companion plants – 5 perfect plants to pair with your favorite flowering shrubs this year

Show off your viburnum shrubs with these impactful companion plants

Homes & Gardens · Jul 1, 2025

Best pittosporum companion plants – 5 expert recommendations for impactful borders alongside these tough, reliable evergreens

Fill your yard with colorful perennials and shrubs alongside these hardy trees

Homes & Gardens · Jun 13, 2025

5 of the best North American native trees – for resilient and beautiful plants to grow in pots and borders

These North American native trees will add color and impact to any yard

Homes & Gardens · May 18, 2025

Perennials you can grow as houseplants – 6 easy going species that will thrive on an indoor windowsill

This is just a small selection of the many amazing perennials that would make great houseplants

Homes & Gardens · Mar 9, 2025

How to keep coyotes out of your backyard – 5 natural ways to deter these wild creatures before they become a problem

It's vital to deter coyotes from your yard as soon as possible before they no longer fear being near your home

Homes & Gardens · Mar 2, 2025

What are plant pups? An expert guide to offshoots and how to successfully grow them on

You can propagate healthy parent plants by nurturing their pups

Homes & Gardens · Feb 23, 2025

Small? Check — Fragrant? Check — 6 Shrubs to Plant That Will Smell Amazing on a Balcony or in a Micro Garden

When outdoor space is at a premium, these are the plants you should get in your planters to bring sweet scents come springtime

Livingetc · Jan 25, 2025

What Can I Plant to Make a Shady Backyard Smell Good? 7 Fragrant Flowers That Thrive in Dark Spots

Just because your garden isn't the brightest, doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to have it filled with sweet-smelling flowers. Here's what to plant

Livingetc · Jan 19, 2025

When to Prune Fruit Trees — Timing Is Key When Cutting Back Your Potted Patio Greens

Trim these trees during dormancy for a bountiful summer harvest

Livingetc · Dec 28, 2024

Why Is My Christmas Tree Not Drinking Water? 4 Common Reasons and What You Can Do to Save Your Festive Foliage

A tree expert explains what you need to know about your dazzling fir and its watering needs

Livingetc · Dec 18, 2024