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Best tropical plants – 15 expert picks to create your very own backyard paradise

Choose bold colors and dramatic foliage to give your yard the feel of being somewhere warmer

Homes & Gardens

Pruning saw mistakes – experts reveal 6 missteps the pruning pros never make, and how to avoid them

These common pruning saw mistakes can kill your plants

Homes & Gardens

How to get a persimmon tree to fruit – gardening experts say doing these 3 things will bring you an abundant harvest of unusual, orange fruits

It's likely you need a second persimmon tree in your collection to bolster fruit harvests

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Martha Stewart finally has a rose named after her – and its sweet, citrusy scent will surprise you

The Martha Stewart Hybrid Tea Rose was developed over two years with Ryan McCallister, her head gardener – it's gorgeous and fragrant

Homes & Gardens

These 5 gardening activities are guaranteed to help you beat your January blues – we promise they're all joyful and easy to do

We're turning Blue Monday around by spending time with plants

Homes & Gardens

How to grow lungwort – for an attractive and low-maintenance ground cover plant ideal for shady spots

This beautiful and versatile perennial can be a solution for those hard-to-fill gaps in the garden

Homes & Gardens

Nicole Kidman's evergreen planting is the cleverest way to make the most of your growing space – even in smaller yards

Vertical space becomes a key player in Nicole Kidman's planting – it's easy to recreate for those hoping to expand their green space

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Bay tree problems – how to spot and remedy these 5 common issues

We explain how to avoid these common bay tree problems, from pests to planting errors

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My freshly-cut Christmas tree smelled foul – but I fixed it cheaply and quickly with this DIY deodorizing spray

It was back to alpine-fresh in less than 24 hours

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DIY cloche ideas – experts recommend 5 alternatives to protect plants from cold and pests

Proven solutions to keep plants safe, including the best materials to pick for homemade garden cloches

Homes & Gardens

If you want uniform planting, you need to try this easy DIY seed tape hack

Discover how to make DIY seed tape – for super simple, zero waste seed sowing

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Christie Brinkley has renamed and rewilded her front yard – experts say her technique has benefits that translate to every garden

The model used a gardening practice that has become increasingly popular among home-owners – for stunning results

Homes & Gardens

Gisele Bündchen's meditative backyard oasis is the ultimate calming space – a master gardener explains how to replicate her tranquil planting

The model cares for her well-being by using a curated, tropical climbing garden in her backyard – its calming effects go far beyond beauty (and it works in any outdoor environment)

Homes & Gardens

Zooey Deschanel's purple roses are bold, romantic, and show-stopping – a master gardener explains how she keeps them full and vibrant into the fall

The actress's cottage-style garden celebrates an unexpected color with healthy blooms, here's how to keep your roses just as happy

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Nancy Meyers' fresh-cut lilies are 'still so pretty 6 days later' – experts explain how she makes them last

Nancy Meyers keeps her bouquet of white lilies looking fresh as ever in a glass vase on her coffee table, they're incredibly simple to care for

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Rachael Ray uses long-lasting perennials, full borders, and blooming buds to create a vibrant garden that will impress into fall

The chef's garden is a masterclass in planting that, experts say, will 'live through the changing seasons' – and it's so easy to recreate

Homes & Gardens

Martha Stewart transitions from summer to fall with this enduring bloom – it's surprisingly easy to grow

The garden guru's dahlias are vibrant and voluminous, proving that this beloved bloom is a fantastic pick for outdoors and vases alike

Homes & Gardens

Mark Zuckerberg's backyard decor is unique – but his technique is a surprisingly simple way to transform outdoor spaces

Though we've never seen anything quite like the Facebook CEO's garden decorating, it's a highly replicable way to elevate your backyard

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Leaf blowers vs leaf vacuums – which is best for your yard, and should you bother with either?

It's not obvious which is best between leaf blowers v leaf vaccums. As a product tester, this is all you need to know about these controversial yard tools

Homes & Gardens

Blake Lively experiences 'multi-sensory joy' with this flower – experts say it's one of easiest to grow in any yard

The actress's bright and colorful zinnias are delightful and easy to care for, making them a must-have flower in any amateur or professional garden

Homes & Gardens

How to deadhead pentas plants – for an even more impressive display of bright blooms

These clusters of vibrant flowers will start to fade at the end of summer, but you can keep this shrub healthy by giving it an essential chop

Homes & Gardens

5 signs your plants are suffering from heat stress – and expert tips to help revive them again

Extreme summer temperatures can sometimes cause more harm to plants than good. Here's what you need to know about plant heat stress

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Martha Stewart's hydrangeas are 'one of the easiest plants to grow' – but they're even easier to care for

The pink, blue, and purple hydrangeas are beautiful garden additions, and, experts say, they're surprisingly simple to maintain

Homes & Gardens

Reese Witherspoon shows us how to transition a popular indoor plant to the porch – for a summer statement piece

The actress takes the beloved Monstera and keeps it on her porch, which experts say is not only visually pleasing but beneficial for the plant itself

Homes & Gardens

Martha Stewart's tropical poolside accessory is refreshingly easy to maintain – and it cools her yard down

Stewart keeps potted palm trees next to her outdoor swimming pool – adding vibrant greenery and relief from direct sunlight

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