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Best plants for chalky soil – 10 flowers, shrubs and trees that will thrive in dry and alkaline conditions

Find out the varieties to grow if your soil is on the alkaline side

Homes & Gardens · Jun 25, 2025

How to grow gardenia – a prolific bloomer with an intense summer fragrance

Gardenias are loved for their unrelenting flowering potential, their delicious summer scent

Homes & Gardens · Jun 15, 2025

5 small trees that thrive on neglect – expert picks of beautiful, small-space species you can blissfully ignore

These easy-going trees are perfect for urban yards where space is at a premium

Homes & Gardens · Jun 12, 2025

What to plant with peonies – 6 expert-approved options, plus which ones to avoid

Discover the perfect companion plants for peonies, including a ground cover with lime-green flowers and brilliant, blooming shrubs

Homes & Gardens · Mar 24, 2025

Best plants for a Scandi-style backyard – 7 gorgeous suggestions from landscape designers for a Nordic-inspired look

Embrace naturalistic look with these flowers, trees, and grasses

Homes & Gardens · Mar 23, 2025

Winter plants for wildlife – 5 expert-approved options for a nature-friendly yard

Provide shelter and food for birds, insects, and other creatures with these planting picks

Homes & Gardens · Dec 8, 2024

7 of the best fragrant trees – to add gorgeous, uplifting scent to your garden

It doesn't get much better than walking out into your garden and getting a hit of fragrance from a beautiful tree, especially if it's a recommended variety

Homes & Gardens · Oct 19, 2024

Best Shasta daisies – 10 varieties of these joyful, hardy perennials

The best Shasta daisies will fill your yard with uplifting color and cheerful flowers every year

Homes & Gardens · Sep 29, 2024

8 stunning lavender alternatives that smell incredible, and will look just as beautiful in your garden

These multipurpose plants look and smell just as good as lavender, but offer an interesting alternative to this classic shrub

Homes & Gardens · Sep 8, 2024

Plants that repel fruit flies – 5 herbs to help keep these pests at bay

Try growing these fragrant herbs in a kitchen planter or window box

Homes & Gardens · Aug 31, 2024