Perennials
The latest perennial news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
Perennials
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Sorry lavender, this drought-tolerant perennial is quietly replacing you this summerIt looks and smells just as good, too!
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 reasons your agapanthus isn't flowering and what you can do about itHow to ensure it blooms next year
By Holly Reaney
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5 fast-growing pink perennials to plant in April – the pretty blooms garden experts recommend to fill your garden with colour quicklyPlant now for a pretty, pink garden
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 perennial plants to divide in March to fill your garden borders for free ready for summerIt's time to divide up your perennials
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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This is the best time to cut agapanthus back for big blooms next yearIt depends on the type...
By Sophie King
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6 perennials to divide in September if you want to fill your garden with more free plants ready for next summerThe rule of thumb to follow
By Kayleigh Dray
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What to do with agapanthus after flowering – 3 steps to help you lengthen your plant's lifeThis is the ideal time to cut agapanthus back
By Sophie King
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Plant these 8 perennials in August for a burst of blooms right through autumnPlant these perennials now for a dazzling display of autumn flowers
By Lisa Fazzani
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7 perennials to cut back in August for a flush of autumn flowersCut back perennials now for a flush of autumn flowers
By Lisa Fazzani
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5 plants that bloom twice a year – the varieties garden experts recommend to deliver double the colour and flowersChoose these plants if you want to enjoy more than one bloom this summer
By Katie Sims
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This affordable perennial will fill your pots with flowers in no time – and make them look effortlessly expensiveWe love this easy plant pot hack
By Sophie King
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These 5 perennials that thrive on neglect will guarantee a beautiful garden for lazy gardeners all year roundThey're a dose of natural magic for an easy-to-care-for outdoor space
By Kayleigh Dray
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7 perennials you can grow from seed – save money by sowing them now and bring colour to your garden year after yearSow your own perennials now and you'll be rewarded with an abundance of blooms
By Lisa Fazzani
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Do perennials need to be protected from frost? Some do – and leaving them unprotected could spell disaster for your plantsThese are the perennials that need protecting over the winter
By Sophie King
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The best autumn-flowering perennials for a garden filled with bloomsKeen to add some colour to your garden this autumn? Try planting these perennials...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to divide perennials – an expert guide on how to get more plants for freeDividing perennials isn't just a great way to boost plant health; it's also a brilliant way to multiply your plants
By Kayleigh Dray
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Are tomato plants a perennial that can survive winter?What to know as the cold weather starts to approach
By Ellis Cochrane
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8 long flowering perennials to add to your garden for longer lasting bloomsChoose plants that come back year after year for a truly sustainable (and beautiful) garden
By Kayleigh Dray
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The best perennial plants to buy now and enjoy forever, according to garden expertsSick of buying plants all the time? These perennial beauties are guaranteed to come back year after year...
By Kayleigh Dray
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7 perennials to avoid in the garden - and what you can plant instead, according to expertsYou might want to steer clear of these pesky perennials…
By Lauren Bradbury
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This is what every gardener should be buying at the garden centre right now for a stunning garden on a budgetThis affordable gardening hack is the secret to a beautiful garden every season with little to no effort
By Jullia Joson


