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This 5 Plant Combination Will Bring Instant And Cozy Fall Bedding Color – To Give Your Yard An Autumn Lift
Homes & Gardens outlines a five-plant fall bed pairing dark foliage, coppery fern fronds, red berries and ornamental grass.
How To Find Frost Pockets In Your Garden Before Winter
A Grow Organic report outlines how to map cold spots with a garden sketch, matched thermometers and several nights of readings.
What To Do With Your Lawn In November – 6 Quick Checks You Need To Make Now To Get Ready For Winter
A November lawn-care guide advises checking leaves, mowing, soil temperature and grass type before winter. Several recommended tasks depend on local conditions.
How To Help Plant Seed Last Longer
Amateur Gardening advises keeping seed packets cool, dry, dark and sealed to help preserve germination, while noting that seed life varies by type.
This Tiny Garden Accessory Can Save Your Potted Plants From Drowning Over Winter – It’s So Pretty, I’d Leave It Out All Year
Homes & Gardens highlights resin pot feet that lift containers to improve drainage and airflow, while helping keep pots off cold surfaces.
Outdoor String Lights For Thanksgiving: A Thanksgiving Guide
Plan a warm, welcoming Thanksgiving display with outdoor string lights. Compare styles, power options, placement, and weather safety.
Best Outdoor String Lights For Thanksgiving Compared
Compare solar and plug-in outdoor string lights for Thanksgiving by brightness, setup, weather, cost, and the best fit for your gathering.
How to Choose Outdoor String Lights For Thanksgiving
Plan, hang, and check outdoor string lights for Thanksgiving with weather-safe equipment and a clear setup sequence.
Kristin Davis’s Pumpkin Vase Is The Easiest Thanksgiving Centerpiece You’ll Make This Year
Kristin Davis’s pumpkin centerpiece uses a hollowed pumpkin and a water-filled jar. Florists and gardening experts share ways to recreate it.
Smart Garden Irrigation Systems: A Cyber Monday Guide
Learn how smart garden irrigation systems work, compare timers, sensors, and weather controls, and set up watering that fits your plants.
Best Smart Garden Irrigation Systems Compared
Compare Rachio 3 and Orbit B-hyve on setup, scheduling, weather features, compatibility, and value to find the right smart irrigation controller.
How to Choose Smart Garden Irrigation Systems
Plan, install, and test a smart irrigation system with the right controller, sensors, watering zones, and schedule for your garden.
Buy These 6 Perennials “Bare-Root” This Fall – You’ll Save Money And Enjoy Gorgeous Flowers For Years
Gardening Know How recommends six perennials for bare-root buying, with advice on planting windows, root care and site selection.
7 Trees, Shrubs And Flowers That Will Lend A Gorgeous Golden Glow To Your Backyard This Fall
Homes & Gardens highlights seven trees, shrubs and flowers for golden fall color, including ginkgo, mahonia, witch hazel and ornamental grasses.
What Your Rosemary Plants Need In November To Stay Healthy And Come Back With A Flourish In Spring
Bring potted rosemary indoors before cold nights, protect outdoor plants, mulch with free-draining materials and avoid hard pruning.
This Is Your Sign To Plant Paperwhites Now – For Fragrant White Blooms In Time For Christmas
Paperwhites typically bloom four to six weeks after planting. A flower farmer recommends starting by mid-November for Christmas flowers.
How To Choose A Healthy Christmas Cactus – 3 Signs That Guarantee Gorgeous Festive Flowers
Check a Christmas cactus’s leaves, stems and buds before buying. Experts say these signs can help shoppers spot a healthier plant.
The Ultimate Garden Gift Guide For People Who Feel Most At Home Outdoors
Homes & Gardens has published a 20-item gift guide for gardeners, featuring practical tools, outdoor accessories and products for garden relaxation.
Can Neighbours Complain About Security Lights? Here’s What You Need To Know To Avoid A Dispute
Neighbours can raise concerns about security lights, but a complaint does not automatically mean the light is unlawful or must be removed.
16 Amazing Agaves That Bring Drama To Drought-Tolerant Gardens
A Homes & Gardens guide presents 16 agaves for water-wise gardens, with advice on choosing sizes, growing in containers and protecting plants from frost.
How To Force Paperwhite Bulbs Indoors For Christmas Blooms
Start paperwhite bulbs in mid-November for a chance at Christmas flowers. Learn soil and pebble methods, timing and ways to support stems.
7 Plants For Sloping Gardens To Fill Your Banks With Rich Colour And Interest
Garden designer Fi Boyle recommends seven ground-covering plants for sloping gardens, with options for different soils, light and moisture conditions.
Some Of My Favorite Evergreen Shrubs Just Went On Sale At Home Depot – And They’ll Keep Your Garden Looking Good Year-Round
Gardening Know How reports an early Black Friday sale on evergreen shrubs at Home Depot, including arborvitae, boxwood, holly and azaleas.
16 Elegant Bulb Vases To Transform Amaryllis And Paperwhites Into Instant Winter Centrepieces
Homes & Gardens highlights 16 bulb vases for growing amaryllis and paperwhites indoors, with advice on choosing a vase and maintaining water.
How To Grow Medusa’s Head Euphorbia
A Gardener’s Path guide details the light, soil, watering and safety needs of Medusa’s head euphorbia, a drought-adapted South African succulent.
Heavy Snow On Shrubs: Brush It Off, Support It, Or Leave It Alone?
A Planet Natural report says to leave loose powder and ice alone, gently lift removable wet snow, and put safety before shrub care.
Keep It Or Replace It? Sort This Year’s Potting Mix Before You Store The Pots
Sort used potting mix by plant history and condition before storing it. Keep suitable batches separate; isolate disease, pest or contamination concerns.
Your Rain Barrel Needs A Winter Exit Route—Before The First Freeze
Drain and store a seasonal rain barrel before a hard freeze, but also reconnect the downspout so roof water has a safe winter route.
How To Winterize Salvias – 5 Easy Ways To Protect Plants And Guarantee Dazzling Blooms Next Year
Winter care for salvias depends on their hardiness. Gardening Know How recommends delaying major pruning and using dry, breathable mulch.
Solar Outdoor String Lights: A Black Friday Guide
Learn how sunlight, battery life, weather ratings, and placement affect solar outdoor string lights—and how to choose a set that suits your space.
How to Choose Solar Outdoor String Lights
Plan, mount, and test solar outdoor string lights for reliable charging and safe, attractive nighttime lighting.
How To Get Your Christmas Cactus To Bloom
A gardening report explains how long nights, cool fall temperatures and steady care can encourage Christmas cactus buds and help prevent bud drop.
How This Designer’s Grass-free, Patchwork Lawn Provides Colour And Interest In Every Season
Garden designer Sophie Butcher replaced a concrete farmyard with a plant-filled patchwork lawn, built from nearly 100 plant types over five years.
Dreaming Of Homegrown Fruit? These 7 Trees And Bushes Are Perfect For Planting This November
Homes & Gardens lists seven fruit trees and bushes suited to November planting, with advice on bare-root stock, site conditions and winter weather.
This Nearly Black Lily Is The New ‘It’ Flower – And Wednesday Addams Would Absolutely Approve
Gardening Know How spotlights Lilium ‘Nightrider,’ a purple-black summer lily, and shares basic growing and planting ideas.
Why Is My Christmas Cactus Turning Purple?
Purple Christmas cactus stems can signal bright light, watering stress, nutrient problems or temperature swings. Here’s what the color may mean.
No Time To Make A Christmas Wreath? Try A Swag Instead!
A Gardener’s Path guide offers a quicker alternative to a Christmas wreath: a layered evergreen door swag that can be assembled in under 30 minutes.
Should You Reseed A Dead Lawn Or Replace It? A Garden Designer’s Advice
Garden designer Harry Holding says assess why you need a lawn, how it is used and whether your soil and climate can support it before reseeding.
Grow These 6 Beautiful Living Christmas Trees In Pots – Then Enjoy Them In Your Garden For Years
Gardening Know How recommends six living Christmas trees for pots, with guidance on hardiness, size and indoor limits. The supplied report lists four.
Winterizing Your Garden
Gardening Know How outlines nine fall garden tasks, from protecting plants to winterizing irrigation, to prepare beds for colder months.
Monty Don’s Longmeadow Garden Has Taught Me These 3 Things About Maximising My Small Garden
An Ideal Home writer draws three small-garden lessons from Monty Don’s Longmeadow: wildlife-friendly flowers, containers and raised vegetable beds.
Goodbye, Bradford Pear! This Native Tree Has Beautiful Blooms, Berries And Fall Color
Gardening Know How recommends serviceberry as a native ornamental alternative, citing its spring flowers, edible berries and fall color.
5 Mistakes That Keep Your Cuttings From Rooting
A Rural Sprout gardening report outlines five common cutting-care mistakes, including poor timing and incorrect moisture, while noting home success rates vary.
5 Of The Loveliest Amaryllis Bulbs To Plant For Gorgeous Christmas Blooms – From Festive Shades To Apple Blossom Palettes
Ideal Home highlights five amaryllis varieties for winter displays, while warning that bulbs planted for Christmas flowers need an early-November start.
M&S’s Brand-new Outdoor Christmas Tree Will Turn Your Garden Into A Twinkling Festive Wonderland
M&S’s Cascade Outdoor Christmas Tree is a 2-metre frame of warm-white micro lights, designed for gardens and listed at £45.
The Winter Compost Pile Has Gone Quiet: Four Checks Before You Add Anything
A cold winter compost pile may be paused, not broken. Check temperature, moisture, airflow and recent additions before making changes.
5 Houseplants You Should Stop Watering In November
Experts say cacti, succulents, snake plants, aloe vera and caladiums may need less water as growth slows in autumn and winter.
12 Stylish Ways To Display A Trailing Christmas Cactus – From Elegant Ceramic Pots To Vintage-Look Finds
Homes & Gardens rounds up 12 pot and placement ideas for trailing Christmas cacti, with drainage and shallow-root care in mind.
4 Simple Steps For Overwintering Citronella Plants – For Gorgeously Scented Foliage Year After Year
A Homes & Gardens guide outlines four steps for overwintering citronella plants: bring them in before frost, prune, provide light and reduce watering.
How A Couple Created A Rainwater-fed Garden Alongside A Home Extension
Annie and Mark planned a 150-square-metre garden alongside a York-area home extension, with a rainwater-fed rill and a garden folly.
Where Hummingbirds Go In Winter – And How You Can Help Them Through The Coldest Months
Many hummingbirds migrate south for winter, while some stay in the United States. Learn how feeders, winter blooms and intact shelter can help.
What Your Hostas Need In November To Come Back Bigger And Stronger Next Year
A Homes & Gardens report recommends clearing dead leaves, adding a light mulch and sheltering potted hostas before winter.
Growing Under Cover: Autumn Tidy Up
Amateur Gardening editor Kim Stoddart outlines autumn care for polytunnels and greenhouses, including cleaning, ventilation and storing trays.
8 Easy Landscape Designer Tricks To Transition Your Garden From Fall Into Winter
Landscape designers recommend grasses, winter containers, textured trees and outdoor seating to keep gardens attractive as fall turns to winter.
Why Did My Mums Stop Blooming?
Mums may stop blooming when their natural flower cycle ends, or because of low light, dry soil or warm weather. Here’s what to check.
5 Windproof Plants That Thrive In Stormy Autumn Weather – Say Goodbye To Snapped Stems And Sad-looking Flowers
Garden experts recommend hardy geraniums, ornamental grasses, photinia, lavender and hawthorn for exposed, windy conditions.
6 Details That Make A Yard Look Cheap (And What Designers Are Doing Instead For A Timeless Look)
A Homes & Gardens report lists six yard details designers say can look dated or disconnected, and suggests more cohesive alternatives.
Is It Too Late To Plant In Fall? Here’s How To Tell
A six-week rule of thumb can help gardeners judge fall planting time, but local frost, soil conditions and plant type matter.
How To Plant And Grow Datura (Jimsonweed)
Datura can flower from summer to frost, but every part is highly poisonous. Learn the growing conditions and safety limits in this gardening guide.
Your Orchid Might Be Dying If You Notice This Strange Growth – But It Could Also Be Wonderful News
A keiki can be normal orchid growth or a sign of damage. Learn how to check the plant’s crown, leaves and roots before deciding what to do.
7 Beautiful Ways To Display Amaryllis Bulbs Before They Flower – And Make The Most Of Their Sculptural Shapes
Homes & Gardens outlines seven ways to style unflowered amaryllis bulbs, from clear glass and kokedama to rustic pots and companion plants.
How to Choose Greenhouse Space Heaters
Choose, install, and operate a greenhouse space heater safely. Learn how to size it, position it, control temperature, and troubleshoot problems.
7 Foolproof Plants Anyone Can Propagate From Cuttings In November – Grow More Of Your Favorite Shrubs For Free
Gardening Know How outlines seven shrubs for November hardwood cuttings, with steps for choosing stems, preparing pots and sheltering them over winter.
Plant Your Holiday Porch Pots Now – These 7 Beautiful Plants Create A Spectacular Christmas Display
Gardening Know How recommends seven cold-tolerant plants and evergreens for festive porch pots, from winterberry holly to trailing English ivy.
7 Deciduous Trees You Need To Prune This November For A Healthier, Thriving Garden
A Homes & Gardens report lists seven deciduous trees for dormant-season pruning, with timing and safety guidance for each.
9 Plants That Look Better In Fall Than In Summer – For A Breathtaking Cool-Weather Garden
Homes & Gardens highlights nine plants whose foliage, plumes, berries or flowers bring seasonal interest to cool-weather gardens.
The Leaves Started Dropping When The Heat Came On: Check These Three Spots
A heating-season change can stress houseplants, but leaf drop has several possible causes. Check cold glass, heating vents, light and soil moisture.
The £20 Wildflower Advent Calendar That Will Be At The Top Of Every Gardener’s Wishlist
Seed Revolution’s 24-door wildflower seed calendar costs £19.99 and is sold through Selfridges, the brand’s website and selected garden centres.
60 Plants That Thrive In Gravel & How To Start A Gravel Garden
Rural Sprout outlines 60 plants for gravel gardens and explains how gravel mulch, soil and establishment shape the planting approach.
How To Care For Milkweed Plants In Winter
Most milkweed needs little winter care. Learn when to prune, how to protect roots in cold climates and when to collect or spread seeds.
An Italian Farmer Found Some Unknown Seeds In His Attic And Planted Them
In the early 1990s, Claudio Grossi planted unidentified attic seeds that grew into an unusually tall wheat with seven ears on each stem.
Can Crocus Grow In The Cold And Snow?
Crocus corms need winter chilling to bloom and can tolerate deep freezes. Snow can insulate them, but planting time matters.
I’ve Tested This Compact Greenworks Lawn Mower Which Is Ideal For Small Lawns – And Those Final Autumn Cuts
An Ideal Home review found the compact Greenworks POWERALL 24V easy to manoeuvre, but its 20-minute rated runtime limits it to small lawns.
What To Do With Your Christmas Cactus In November For A Show-Stopping Display Of December Blooms
November care tips for Christmas cactus: manage watering, light and temperature, and avoid moves that can stress developing flower buds.
The 7 Best Vegetables To Sow Now For Quick Crops And Early Spring Harvests
A gardening report lists seven vegetables for November sowing, with harvest timing and advice that varies by climate, frost risk and protection.
How To Prepare Coreopsis Flowers For Winter
Gardener’s Path advises leaving coreopsis stems in place, using mulch and watering until a hard freeze to help perennial plants overwinter.
A New Birch Tree… At Least, For Me!
Gardener Julie Boudreau explains how heart-leaved birch differs from paper birch and how iNaturalist helped her revisit a familiar tree.
Monty Don’s Grass Borders Are A Masterclass In Low-maintenance Planting – And A Haven For Wildlife
Monty Don shared a view of Longmeadow’s grass borders, prompting ideas for low-maintenance planting and wildlife shelter.
Can You Use Vinegar To Clean Your Deck? Here’s What Experts Say – And What To Use Instead
Vinegar is approved for one specific Trex cleaning task, but it can discolor surfaces and harm plants. Check your deck maker’s care instructions.
Garden Mythbusters: Should You Seal Tree Wounds After Pruning Or Storm Damage? How To Help Them Heal
Routine tree wound sealants may trap moisture and interfere with natural recovery. Oak and elm disease risks can call for exceptions.
Why Birds Keep Tapping At Your Windows, According To A Wildlife Expert
Wildlife expert Lucy Taylor describes why birds peck at windows and suggests ways to make glass easier for them to recognize.
The Clever Secret To Speed Fall Leaves Into Free Compost By Spring
A Gardening Know How report describes a bagged-leaf method that may produce compost in four to five months, with steps to speed decomposition.
Plant These 7 Flower Seeds In November For Gorgeous Early Blooms Next Year
A Gardening Know How report recommends seven flowers for November sowing, with methods that vary by climate and winter conditions.
This Fall Bulb-Planting Mistake Can Ruin Your Spring Display – Here’s How To Avoid It And Get Beautiful Floral Displays
A Homes & Gardens report warns that waterlogged soil can rot spring bulbs. Learn how to test drainage and choose raised beds or pots.
What To Do About Exposed Tree Roots—and What Not To Do
Arborists advise against cutting exposed tree roots. Learn safer options, including mulch, limited soil top-dressing and advice for roots near sidewalks.
Better Than Garden Bonfires
An Amateur Gardening report outlines composting and wildlife piles as alternatives to burning garden waste, while noting risks from smoky bonfires.
How Late Can You Plant Spring Bulbs? A Master Gardener Explains
Master gardener Rhonda Fleming Hayes says spring bulbs can go in until the ground freezes, with timing varying by zone and pre-chilling needs.
4 Smart Ways To Winterize Your Bird Bath And Stop This Life-Giving Water Supply Freezing Over
Gardening Know How outlines four ways to slow winter freezing in bird baths, from choosing a sunnier spot to using a thermostatic de-icer.
These 7 Garden Pests And Eggs Are Easy To Remove During Fall Cleanup – If You Know Their Hiding Places
A fall cleanup guide identifies seven pests or egg masses to check for, while warning gardeners to leave beneficial insects and habitat undisturbed.
Maximising Scent In The Winter Months
Amateur Gardening recommends sheltered planting of fragrant winter shrubs and bulbs to bring scent closer to garden visitors and indoors.
How To Prepare Your Lawn For El Niño – The 3 Best Ways To Keep Your Grass Alive During Heavy Rain And Stormy Weather
Aeration, overseeding and clearing leaves can help lawns cope with wet weather, according to lawn-care experts cited by Ideal Home.
Organic Codling Moth Control: Integrated Orchard Guide
An organic orchard guide outlines monitoring, sanitation, fruit barriers and label-compliant treatments for codling moth, while noting what varies by site.
6 Striking Bulbs To Plant In November And Skyrocket Your Spring Garden – There’s Still Plenty Of Time
A Gardening Know How report says November planting can work for several spring bulbs, though timing and conditions vary by variety and region.
These 8 Houseplants Like Being Pot-Bound – They’ll Look Beautiful With Very Little Attention
Homes & Gardens lists eight houseplants that tolerate snug pots, with signs to watch for before repotting and care needs that still matter.
This October Garden Job Makes Weeding In The Spring So Much Easier – But Only If You Do It Properly Now
Removing perennial weeds in fall can reduce spring weeding—but roots and rhizomes must come out whole, and soil conditions must be suitable.
A November Vegetable Patch For Mild Winters: Three Plans For One Small Bed
A Planet Natural guide outlines three ways to plant one 4-by-4-foot bed in November, with choices based on local climate and planting calendars.
Thanksgiving Or Christmas Cactus? Identify Yours Before You Change Its Care
Check stem edges and buds before changing a holiday cactus’s care. Labels and bloom dates can mislead, while abrupt changes may harm developing buds.
Wildlife Cameras Reveal The Backyard Visitors You Don’t Even Know Are There – 16 Top Picks To Capture Charming Footage
Homes & Gardens highlights 16 wildlife cameras for gardens, from smart bird feeders to general-purpose cameras with night vision.
Grower To Grower Podcast: Why Willoway Nurseries Acquired Decker’s Nursery
Willoway Nurseries has acquired Ohio-based Decker’s Nursery. CEO Tom Demaline discussed the deal and its aims on Greenhouse Grower’s podcast.
4 Ways I’m Transitioning My Garden Into A Cosy Outdoor Living Space For Autumn
An Ideal Home report outlines four ways to extend garden use into autumn: add shelter, outdoor heat, solar lighting and soft accessories.
The Quick Trick That Keeps Potted Plants Alive Through Fall And Winter – And It Only Takes 5 Minutes
Gardening Know How recommends lifting patio pots on risers to improve drainage and reduce the risk of waterlogged roots through fall and winter.
How To Get Rid Of Tree Of Heaven Without Making The Problem Worse
Cutting tree of heaven can trigger root suckers. Learn identification, size-based control options, herbicide precautions and follow-up steps.
What Coneflowers Need In October For Better Blooms Next Year – Plus One Bonus For The Birds
Leave healthy coneflower seedheads for birds, remove badly diseased foliage and protect roots carefully, Gardening Know How advises.
What Your Mums Need In October – 5 Secrets To Better Blooms This Fall And Next Year
Gardening Know How outlines five October care steps for mums, including watering, deadheading and protecting plants for winter.
Want A Backyard Like Mandy Moore’s? These Statement-Making Cacti Aren’t Just For Hot Climates
A Gardening Know How report says cold-hardy cacti can bring sculptural impact to gardens beyond Southern California, with careful variety and drainage choices.
Goldie Hawn’s Fountain Is Surrounded By Plants – And It’s A Masterclass In Planting Around Water
A People magazine feature of Goldie Hawn’s Pacific Palisades garden highlights how layered planting can make a fountain feel integrated.
This $30 Lawn Tool Makes Dethatching So Much Easier – And It’s Handy For Several Other Garden Jobs, Too
A Homes & Gardens report highlights a $29.99 manual rake for dethatching and other garden jobs, while noting the physical effort it takes.
Plant These 7 Compact Flowering Shrubs This Fall For Stunning Spring Blooms In Even The Smallest Yards
Gardening Know How recommends seven compact flowering shrubs for fall planting, with spring blooms suited to smaller yards.
I Just Found The Easiest Way To Spread Topsoil On A Lawn – It’s A Simple, Time-saving Tool
An Ideal Home trial found the Outsunny Compost Spreader distributed lawn seeding soil evenly, with a 75-litre basket and some debris cleanup required.
Rice Hulls For Gardening: Benefits And How To Use Them
Rice hulls can improve airflow in potting mixes and serve as mulch, but their effects depend on processing and the rest of the mix.
4 Autumn-flowering Shrubs To Plant In Pots Now For Abundant Blooms And Fragrance
Garden experts recommend fuchsias, Elaeagnus, heathers and Viburnum tinus for autumn colour or fragrance in containers.
9 Ways To Attract More Birds To Your Yard This Fall—And Help Them Thrive
A Country Living report outlines nine ways to support resident and migrating birds this fall, from native plants and clean water to feeders.
2 Easy Cover Crops To Plant Now For Healthier Soil Next Spring
A Country Living report recommends winter rye for late planting and crimson clover for milder areas to protect and improve garden soil.
How To Increase Irrigation Water Pressure And Fix Low Flow
A Grow Organic guide recommends measuring pressure and flow, then checking filters, zone demand, tubing and emitters before adjusting irrigation pressure.
Cucumber Pests: Natural Ways To Protect Your Plants
A gardening guide recommends pest identification, row covers, hand removal and careful use of labeled products to protect cucumbers.
Fallen Leaves Taking Over Your Yard? This Clever Amazon Tool Makes Clean-up So Much Easier – And Saves Your Back
A Homes & Gardens report highlights an Amazon leaf grabber rake with long handles, while shopper reviews mention a loose screw during use.
Ornithology And Mental Health
Gardener and birding writer Robert Morin describes how drawing birds and observing nature helped him through severe depression.
How To Grow And Care For Walking Iris (Trimezia)
A practical guide to growing walking iris, including its light, soil, watering, temperature and propagation needs.
How To Prepare Your Delphinium Plants For Winter
Cut back delphiniums after their leaves die, clear garden debris, water through fall and mulch before winter to support spring growth.
Tree Experts Urge Homeowners To Do This Check Before Winter To Keep Your Home And Garden Safe From Danger
Arborists recommend checking trees before winter storms for dead limbs, cracks, fungus and other signs that may pose a risk to people or property.
Family Succession Lessons From Hornbaker Gardens
A Greenhouse Grower report details how Hornbaker Gardens is planning ownership transfer, building management depth and addressing family fairness.
How Spring Creek Growers Built A Fast-Growing Texas Native Plant Program
Spring Creek Growers grew its Texas native plant assortment to 50–60 selections in four years, making it the company’s second-largest crop category.
The 3 Best Plants To Add To Your Garden If You Want More Cardinals This Season
Hawthorn, crabapple and dogwood can provide cardinals with fruit, cover and places to perch, though no plant can guarantee more visits.
What To Do With Your Lilies In October – 5 Easy Ways To Unlock Stronger Plants And Bigger Blooms Next Year
A Gardening Know How report recommends five October checks for true lilies, including leaving green foliage and clearing diseased leaves.
Fruit Tree Pollination Guide: Compatibility & Bloom
A Grow Organic guide outlines how fruit-tree compatibility, overlapping bloom and pollinator activity affect orchard planning.
Stop Squirrels From Digging Up Fall Bulbs Without Gimmicks
A Planet Natural gardening report recommends correct planting depth, firmed soil and temporary mesh to reduce squirrels digging up fall bulbs.
What To Do With Hydrangeas In October To Set Your Plants Up For Winter
Gardening experts advise leaving most faded hydrangea flowers in October, easing back on feeding and watering, and mulching around roots.
Wildlife Experts Say This Clever Gadget Will Stop Your Bird Bath From Freezing Over This Winter – It’s A Fuss-free Way To Support Birds In Cold Weather
Wildlife experts explain how thermostatically controlled bird-bath heaters work, their costs and safety needs, and alternatives for frosty weather.
A Bee Hotel Gives Pollinators A Safe Place To Shelter – We’ve Found 16 Beautiful Designs Made From Natural Materials
Homes & Gardens has selected 16 natural-material bee hotels, from bamboo houses to designs with butterfly sections. The report does not name all models.
Do These 3 Things To Protect Your Container Plants Before The First Frost, Says My Professional Gardener Husband
A Gardening Know How report recommends moving tender plants, grouping outdoor pots and insulating containers before the first frost.
How To Prepare Perennials For Winter Success
Greenhouse Grower outlines fall steps for perennial growers, including root checks, moisture management, pest scouting and sanitation.
Blossom End Of Cucumber Guide For Growing Pickling Cucumbers
A Grow Organic guide explains how to identify cucumber blossom ends, why tested pickle recipes call for trimming them, and how to grow firm fruit.
Your Garden Beds Need A Living Blanket This Fall – These 5 Cover Crops Fight Weeds And Enrich Soil
A gardening report outlines five fall cover crops that can suppress weeds, protect soil and add organic matter before spring planting.
Centipedes, Millipedes Sow Bugs & Roly-Polys: Friend Or Foe?
Most centipedes, millipedes, pill bugs and sowbugs benefit gardens, though some may occasionally damage seedlings or soft fruit.
What Is Humic Acid? Humate, Humus And Fulvic Acid
A Grow Organic guide explains how humic acid, humate, humus and fulvic acid differ—and why soil amendment results vary.
How To Repot Houseplants In 5 Easy Steps – Give Them More Room To Grow Bigger And Healthier
Homes & Gardens outlines five steps for repotting houseplants, from checking roots and choosing a larger pot to watering after planting.
Chill Hours By Zip Code: A Fruit Tree Selection Guide
Grow Organic’s ZIP code lookup estimates winter chill to help gardeners compare fruit tree needs, but it is not a forecast or a yard-level measurement.
Get Your Garden Ready For Winter: 3 Essential Jobs To Protect Houseplants, Refresh Pots And Save Tender Tubers
Amateur Gardening outlines autumn care for houseplants, patio pots and tender tubers as temperatures fall and daylight shortens.
How To Build A PVC Hoop House For Raised Garden Beds
A Grow Organic guide explains how to frame raised beds with PVC hoops, choose protective covers and manage wind, heat and access.
How To Grow Pomegranate: Planting, Care And Harvesting Guide
A practical guide to planting pomegranates, choosing a site, watering and pruning, and judging when fruit is ready to harvest.
16 Of The Best Garden Tools For Getting Into Tight Spaces – Practical Yet Charming Finds For Those Tricky Spots
Homes & Gardens highlights 16 compact and long-reach garden tools for working between plants, along fences and in other hard-to-reach areas.
Bees Swarm To This Flower In October For Vibrant, Life-Giving Blooms – And It Deserves A Spot In Your Yard
Goldenrod’s fall flowers provide nectar and pollen for bees as other blooms fade. Gardeners are advised to choose species suited to their location.
How To Grow Onions With The Right Onion Fertilizer For Yield
A Grow Organic guide says onion fertilizer should match soil needs and growth stage; excess late-season nitrogen can delay ripening.
What Is Vermiculite Used For? Soil And Potting Mix Guide
Vermiculite holds water in potting mixes and supports seed starting. Its use depends on plant needs, existing ingredients and drainage.
How To Get Mums To Come Back Next Year
Garden mums can survive as perennials, but autumn planting may leave little time for roots to establish. Learn which plants to choose and when to plant.
What Is Borage? Learn To Grow This Pollinator-Friendly Herb
Borage is an easy-to-grow annual with blue, bee-visited flowers. Learn how to sow it, manage self-seeding and understand food-safety concerns.
What To Do With Clematis In October – 5 Fast Tasks To Prep This Hard-Working Vine For Winter
A gardening report recommends five October clematis tasks: light cleanup, securing stems, removing mildew, watering and mulching.
Growing Olive Trees: A Complete Guide For Home Gardens
A practical guide to growing olives at home, covering climate, varieties, planting, care, harvest and safe curing.
Coconut Coir For Plants: A Complete Guide For Healthy Plants
A gardening guide explains how coconut coir affects moisture and aeration, and why growers should check salt levels and plan nutrients.
Divide These 8 Perennials In October – It’s The Easiest Way To Make More Of Your Favorite Plants For Free
October can be a good time to divide established perennials, including hostas, sedum and peonies, while soil remains workable and before frost.
How To Plant Shrubs – 5 Simple Steps To Help Them Thrive For Years To Come
A gardening guide outlines five steps for planting shrubs, from soaking roots and preparing soil to watering and mulching.
News: Plant In Autumn For More Resilience
The RHS says autumn planting can give trees, shrubs and perennials time to root before summer heat, while British Garden Centres highlights hardy plants.
Aphids On Fall Kale And Broccoli? Start With The Least Disruptive Fix
Planet Natural recommends checking fall kale and broccoli for aphids, washing off small colonies and protecting beneficial insects before escalating.
Powdery Mildew At Season’s End, Treat The Plant Or Clean Up And Move On?
For late-season powdery mildew, the choice depends on whether a plant is still productive, returning next year or ready for removal.
5 Reasons Amaranth Will Be Your New Favorite Plant To Grow & Eat
A Rural Sprout report highlights amaranth as an ornamental garden plant whose sprouts, leaves and seeds can be eaten.
How To Overwinter Banana Plants
Gardener’s Path outlines three ways to protect banana plants over winter: bring container plants indoors, mulch in-ground plants or dig up rhizomes.
How To Overwinter Hardy Garden Chrysanthemums
Hardy garden mums can return after winter with the right timing and protection. Learn how to handle fall purchases, in-ground plants and pots.
How To Grow Lupine From Seed: Scarify, Soak, Sow For Success
A seed-starting guide says lupine treatments vary by species. Check the packet before scarifying, soaking, chilling or sowing.
You Don’t Need A Big Garden To Grow Your Own Fruit – These 7 Trees Are Perfect For Smaller Spaces
Ideal Home’s expert guide recommends seven fruit trees for smaller gardens, with advice on compact varieties, containers and autumn planting.
‘Our Own Little Eden’ – How Designer Rachel Platt Turned An Underused South Buckinghamshire Garden Into An Everyday Escape And Wildlife Haven
Rachel Platt redesigned an underused South Buckinghamshire garden around a natural swimming pool, wildlife habitat and productive planting.
Yarrow: Benefits, Uses, And How To Grow It
Yarrow adds fine foliage and flowers visited by pollinators. Learn how to grow it, manage its spreading habit and understand safety limits.
Saffron Is The World’s Most Expensive Spice Yet It’s So Easy To Grow A Flavorful Garden Harvest
A Gardening Know How report explains how to grow saffron crocus, harvest its red stigmas and avoid common planting and safety mistakes.
9 Garden Tasks To Do Before The First Hard Freeze
Country Living’s seasonal checklist covers produce, hoses, plants and containers to prepare before freezing temperatures arrive.
7 Free Ways To Boost Resilience From The Ground Up
Amateur Gardening’s Kim Stoddart recommends no-dig practices, living roots and free mulch materials to protect and nourish garden soil.
Dog Owners Beware: 6 Hidden Autumn Garden Dangers That Could Lead To An Expensive Vet Bill
A veterinary surgeon warns dog owners about six autumn garden hazards, including conkers, acorns, mouldy fruit, mushrooms and garden chemicals.
Growing Goji Berries: Planting, Care And Harvesting Guide
A Grow Organic guide outlines how to plant goji berries, manage water and pruning, check for pests and pick ripe fruit.
These 5 Houseplants Could Be Triggering Your Fall Allergies – Here’s What To Do About Them
Dust, damp soil and allergens from five common houseplants may worsen fall symptoms. Learn practical steps to reduce exposure at home.
Help Insects And Birds Over Winter—Build A “Bug Snug”
OmVed Gardens recommends a simple pole frame filled with garden cuttings to shelter insects and other wildlife through winter.
My Neighbour’s Tree Keeps Blocking My Gutters With Leaves – What Can I Actually Do About It?
Property experts say to talk to your neighbour, check local tree protections before pruning, and keep evidence. Ordinary leaf fall may not justify legal action.
This Lotus Solar Light Is So Beautiful I’m Buying 5 Of Them To Transform My Patio Into A Serene And Snug Haven After Dark
A lotus-shaped solar garden light is on sale at Amazon for under $20, according to Homes & Gardens. Here are its specs, styling ideas and review caveats.
Is It Ever OK To Mow Your Neighbor’s Lawn Without Asking? The Legal Answer May Surprise You
An advice report warns that mowing a neighbor’s lawn without consent can raise trespass, injury-liability and property-damage concerns.
Want The Traitors’ Castle Look In Your Garden? 7 Ways To Create A Dramatic Stately Home Aesthetic At Home
Amateur Gardening shares seven ideas for a stately-home garden look, from repeated flower borders and clipped hedges to ponds and firepits.
When To Divide Perennials—and How To Do It
Divide most perennials in early spring or fall, avoiding bloom time and midsummer heat. A step-by-step guide covers timing, tools and aftercare.
Squirrels Don’t Like These 3 Types Of Bird Seed – Fill Your Feeders And Watch Songbirds Flock In
A Gardening Know How report highlights safflower, nyjer and white proso millet, while cautioning that seed choice alone will not stop squirrels.
Monty Don’s Tree Ferns Are A Clever Way To Transform A Tricky Shady Garden
Monty Don’s Instagram photo of a tree fern corner has prompted advice on using Dicksonia for structure and screening in shady UK gardens.
How To Winterize Sprinklers Before The First Freeze – Turning Them Off Isn’t Enough
Turning off irrigation does not remove water trapped in pipes and valves. Here is what the source says about winterizing sprinklers safely.
News: Barbican Launches Plant Adoption Scheme For Renovation
More than 2,000 cuttings from the Barbican Conservatory are being placed in temporary homes during renovation, ahead of its planned 2030 reopening.
The Cordless FLYMO EasiBlowVac Cleared My Lawn In 10 Minutes – And Mulches Leaves At The Same Time
Ideal Home tester Sophie King says the cordless Flymo EasiBlowVac cleared her 38m² lawn in 10 minutes, but its battery limits larger jobs.
What To Do With Your Thanksgiving Cactus In October –7 Things To Do Now For More Blooms
Bring outdoor plants inside before cold nights, provide bright indirect light and long dark periods, and adjust watering to support Thanksgiving cactus buds.
Tips For Growing Basil In Fall And Winter
Gardener’s Path outlines how to move basil indoors, protect it from cold and save seeds for next spring.
When Planting Bulbs In Pots I Could Never Be Without This Small Tool – It Even Makes Spring Seed Sowing Easier
A Homes & Gardens report highlights how a narrow bulb dibbler can help plant bulbs at measured depths in pots and make seed-sowing drills.
Garden Mythbusters: Is Fall Rain Enough For Newly Planted Shrubs And Trees? The Truth About Watering
Gardening Know How says autumn showers can leave newly planted trees and shrubs short of water, even when mulch and soil surfaces look wet.
Curing Winter Squash: The First 10 Days That Decide Storage Life
How to harvest, sort and cure winter squash for storage, including temperature guidance, cultivar differences and signs of fruit to use or discard.
Want To Help Garden Birds This Winter? 7 Simple Ways To Feed Them Safely And Create A Bird-friendly Garden
Clean feeders, offer food in moderation and leave seed heads to help garden birds through winter while reducing risks from disease.
How To Put Strawberry Plants To Bed For Winter
A Gardener’s Path guide outlines four steps for winterizing strawberries: renovate, fertilize, water and mulch after the first frost.
What To Do With Dahlias In October – 3 Crucial Tasks To Keep Them Thriving This Autumn
Deadhead dahlias still in bloom, leave healthy foliage intact and cut plants back after frost. Advice from UK horticulture experts.
Hummingbirds Love These Purple Fall Flowers – Plant Them Now For More Backyard Visitors
A Homes & Gardens report highlights five purple and blue-purple flowers that can provide nectar for hummingbirds during fall migration.
Petals & Roots: Capture The Warmth And Beauty Of The Season With An Autumn-Inspired Flower Arrangement
Homes & Gardens’ Petals & Roots episode shows how to build an autumn arrangement with dahlias, amaranth and other seasonal flowers.
Should You Compost Spent Tomato Plants? A Disease By Disease Fall Checklist
A fall checklist from Planet Natural recommends composting healthy tomato vines and separating plants with concerning disease or pest symptoms.
How To Grow Primrose And Polyanthus Flowers
A Gardener’s Path report outlines when and where to plant primroses and polyanthus, plus their needs for shade, moisture and well-drained soil.
Why Fall Is The Best Time To Test Garden Soil
Testing garden soil after harvest gives gardeners time to review lab results and plan spring changes without guessing at amendments.
25 Of The Best Winter Flowers For Your Garden
A Gardener’s Path report highlights 25 flowers and shrubs that can bloom in winter, with choices depending on hardiness zone and cultivar.
Deadheading Mums Is A Waste Of Time – Do This Instead
Rural Sprout says deadheading potted fall mums is unlikely to produce another flush before colder, shorter days. Here are care steps it recommends.
Victoria And David Beckham Have The Classic Greenhouse Of Our Dreams – And You Can Get The Look For Less
A Gardening Know How report highlights the Beckhams’ Victorian-style greenhouse and expert advice for recreating its look on a smaller budget.
London’s Royal Parks Are Being Transformed For A Hotter Climate – And The Planting Is Getting Bolder
The Royal Parks’ first horticultural vision outlines four projects using diverse, climate-resilient planting in London’s historic parks.
Prune These 7 Plants In October And They Will Come Back Better And Stronger Next Year
An October pruning guide covers asparagus, dahlias, raspberries and other plants, with timing adjusted for plant type, frost and climate.
I Never Buy Mulch – These 6 Free Materials From Fall Yard Cleanup Protect Plants All Winter
Gardening Know How outlines six materials from fall cleanup that can protect perennial beds from winter freeze-thaw cycles.
5 Designer-Approved Ways To Style Your Fall Porch – With Captivating Flowers, Rich Textures And Vibrant Foliage
A Homes & Gardens report gathers designers’ fall porch ideas, from restrained container displays to layered textures and flowers for indoor arrangements.
October Isn’t Too Late To Plant – These 10 Vegetables Deliver Harvests Through Fall And Beyond
October planting can still yield fall and spring vegetables, but success depends on crop choice, local frost dates and winter conditions.
Monty Don’s Simple Potted Plant Trick Makes Any Garden Path Feel Instantly More Magical
Monty Don’s informal terracotta pots show how staggered containers and spilling foliage can soften a garden path.
How To Stop Birds Pooping On Your Car – 5 Safe Ways To Keep Them Away From Your Driveway
Gardening Know How recommends five non-lethal ways to reduce bird droppings on parked cars, from discouraging perches to using a car cover.
20 Great Gardening Tips For Your October Garden
Grow Organic’s October checklist covers planting bulbs and garlic, harvesting before frost, protecting plants and preparing soil for winter.
How To Plant Garlic Cloves In Fall: Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to fall garlic planting, with regional timing, clove spacing and depth, bed preparation, mulch and follow-up care.
I Scarified My Lawn In Under 20 Minutes With This Electric Tool – And Now I’ll Never Go Back To Doing It Manually
An Ideal Home reviewer says a corded Vonhaus scarifier cleared a 38m² lawn in under 20 minutes, but found limits with its cable and aeration.
5 Easy Flowers To Sow In October For A Garden Bursting With Colour Next Spring And Summer
A gardening report lists five flowers for October sowing, with advice on outdoor planting, winter protection and what remains weather-dependent.
How Do Floating Row Covers Protect Plants From Frost?
Floating row covers trap heat released by soil and shield crops from frost. Their effectiveness depends on cover weight, ground contact and weather.
Richard E. Grant Uses Stunning Hedging To Zone His Magical Garden – It’s Ideal For Providing Year-round Colour
Richard E. Grant’s evergreen topiary divides his garden into distinct areas, offering a year-round structure with a maintenance trade-off.
9 Dangerous Garden Plants You Might Already Have At Home – And How To Protect Yourself, Children And Pets
A garden safety report highlights toxic plants including lilies, yew and foxglove, and precautions for households with children and pets.
5 Plants You Should Never Prune In October – Or You Risk Ruining A Gorgeous Winter Display & Next Year’s Blooms
Gardening Know How advises against routine October pruning of five plants to protect spring flowers, winter display and plant health.
The Best Time To Stop Mowing Your Lawn Before Winter
Keep mowing while grass grows, then make a final cut at a species-appropriate height on a dry, frost-free day.
3 Easy Herb Cuttings You Can Root In Water This Fall – Plus, One That’s A Lot Easier Than You Might Think
Gardening Know How recommends rooting soft herb cuttings in water in early fall, with mint among the easiest options.
My Professional Gardener Husband Always Buys Houseplants At IKEA – Here’s Why
A Gardening Know How report says IKEA’s affordable, hardy houseplants can suit beginners, though buyers should inspect each plant and check its care needs.
Finally, A True Blue Rose Exists
Suntory researchers added genes for blue pigments and helper molecules, producing roses rated violet blue in greenhouse and field tests.
Announcing The 2026 America In Bloom National Award Winners
America in Bloom announced its 2026 national award winners after evaluating participating communities on eight criteria.
New University Of Florida Study Investigates Back Pain In Horticulture Workers
A University of Florida study is examining whether pain self-management and ergonomic changes can help nursery and landscape workers with back pain.
Dakota Johnson’s Container Garden Idea Is Deceptively Simple – And It Works Anywhere
Search interest is rising around a headline about Dakota Johnson and container gardening, but the reason for the attention is unconfirmed.
Nicole Kidman’s Bewitching Border Plants Make A Real Statement – And They’re Surprisingly Easy To Recreate
Search and coverage interest is rising around a headline about Nicole Kidman’s border plants, but the reason for the spike is unconfirmed.
Monrovia Presents Garden Design Trends For 2027
Search and coverage interest is rising around Monrovia and 2027 garden design trends, but no announcement or confirmed trigger is available.
Outdoor Halloween Decorations: A Halloween Guide
Transform your yard with stunning outdoor Halloween decorations. Discover ideas, safety tips, and trends to make your display unforgettable and safe.
Best Outdoor Halloween Decorations Compared
Compare popular outdoor Halloween decorations to find the best fit for your style, budget, and safety needs. Discover key differences and make an informed choice.
How to Choose Outdoor Halloween Decorations
Learn step-by-step how to craft eye-catching outdoor Halloween decorations to transform your yard into a haunting display this season.
12V Water Transfer Pump Discontinued? The Closest Current Alternatives
Discover the top water transfer pumps for emergencies. Learn what features matter, real-world tips, and how to pick the perfect pump fast.
Ninja Outdoor Woodfire Pro XL Grill & Smoker: Your Summer BBQ Game-Changer
Explore the Ninja Outdoor Woodfire Pro XL Grill & Smoker — a versatile, portable 4-in-1 for perfect summer cookouts. Should you buy now or wait for Prime Day?
Ninja Luxe Café Pro: The Hero of Your Summer Garden Party
Host summer effortlessly with the Ninja Luxe Café Pro Series — espresso, cold brew and iced drip drinks from one machine for garden gatherings.
Ninja SLUSHi Max XXL: Effortless Poolside Drink Magic
Host perfect summer parties with Ninja SLUSHi Max XXL. Large capacity, no ice needed, and smart tech make frozen drinks a breeze for any outdoor event.
Make Your Summer Pool Party a Hit with the Ninja CREAMi Swirl Ice Cream Maker
Create delicious frozen treats effortlessly at your summer gatherings with the Ninja CREAMi Swirl 13-in-1 Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine. Perfect for pool parties!
Host Effortless Summer Pool Parties with the Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Oven
Make summer hosting a breeze with the Ninja Foodi XL Pro Air Oven—large capacity, 8-in-1 versatility, perfect for pool parties and cookouts.
Ninja OG951 Woodfire Pro Connect: The Ultimate Summer Grill Showdown
Compare Ninja OG951 Woodfire Pro Connect with typical outdoor grills—see where it excels in summer BBQs and outdoor cooking versatility.
What To Do With Chrysanthemums In September For A Fabulous Fall Display
Learn the best practices for caring for chrysanthemums in September to create a vibrant, long-lasting fall garden display.
Summer Grilling Made Easy with the Ninja Everyday PossibleCooker Pro
Discover tips and hacks to get the best summer results with the Ninja Everyday PossibleCooker Pro, perfect for versatile outdoor meal prep.
Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL: The Ultimate Summer Outdoor Grill
Discover why the Ninja Woodfire Pro Connect XL is the best outdoor grill for summer gatherings, offering 7-in-1 versatility and innovative woodfire technology.
Outdoor Patio Furniture Sets: A Labor Day sales Guide
Discover how to select durable, stylish outdoor patio furniture sets. Tips on materials, sizing, and maintenance to enjoy your space year-round.
The Complete Guide to Garden, Greenhouse and Outdoor Living
A well-planned outdoor space can grow food, support wildlife, provide room to…
