perennials

June Pruning in the Garden When to Cut Back Shrubs and Perennials and When to Leave the Shears Alone

Early summer is a key moment for pruning, but timing matters. Learn what to cut back in June for healthier growth and better flowering, and what to leave alone to avoid losing blooms or disturbing nesting birds.

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Marsh Marigold for a Wet Garden, an Easy Perennial with Spring Flowers

Marsh marigold is a tough, low-maintenance perennial that thrives where soil stays consistently wet. It brings bright spring colour to pond edges, ditches and other waterlogged spots where many plants struggle.

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Peonies Love Routine Learn the Care That Keeps Them Blooming Every Year

Peonies reward a little know-how with decades of spectacular bloom and handsome foliage. Get the planting depth right, choose a permanent sunny spot, and they’ll flower reliably year after year.

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The Secret to a Beautiful Clematis Is the Right Position, Pruning and Easy Propagation

Clematis rewards you with months of bloom when you match the variety to the site, keep roots cool and evenly moist, and prune at the right time. Learn how to plant, train, prune and propagate clematis for reliable, long-lasting performance.

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