Essential Fall Tasks To Keep Hostas Healthy Before Cold Weather Rolls In
Persistent and low maintenance, it's easy to forget about hostas in your fall cleanup. But simple tasks can save your plants from a horde of pests and the cold.
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7 Shrubs To Plant In October For A Flourishing Spring Landscape
Flowers are lovely in springtime, but a completely lush landscape should include shrubs, too. Plant these bushes by the end of October for pretty spring blooms.
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Why Wild Landscaping Is The Future Of Gardening, And Where To Start With Yours
Not everyone wants a perfectly manicured grass lawn. The wild landscaping trend is here, and it might be better for the planet, too. It's easy to get started.
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Hydrangeas Need Special Care In Fall - Here's What To Do Now For Better Blooms
Your hydrangeas are ready to hibernate for the winter. Before they do, protect them with these fall gardening tasks, and see improved flowers by next year.
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12 Perennials You Should Be Dividing In The Fall For A More Abundant Garden
Crowding can be a threat to many types of plants in your garden. Dividing your perennial flowers will help avoid this, and may lead to bigger and better blooms.
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Don't Toss An Old Coffee Container - Here's A Clever Way To Use It In The Garden
If you love your backyard birds and your morning cup of coffee, you can create a DIY that brings them together. Give your old coffee container a second life.
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Stop Squirrels From Digging Up Fall Bulbs With A Simple Method
In the fall, squirrels start to dig up the ground. One of their favorite snacks? The flowering bulbs you plant in autumn. Keep them away with a simple trick.
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Why You May Want To Think Twice Before Installing A Fountain In Your Garden's Bird Bath
No one would blame you for tackling two birds with one stone. But before you install that fountain to turn your bird bath into a water feature, consider this.
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Say Goodbye To Bare Garden Patches With A Fast-Growing Perennial Flower
Not only does a bare patch in the garden look unsightly, but it will welcome weeds, too. This beautiful flower will grow quickly to fill in the blank space.
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Why You Shouldn't Rake All The Fallen Leaves In Your Yard This Fall
October is "leave the leaves" month, and while you might be skeptical, there are proven gardening benefits. Here's why many are arguing to let them decompose.
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Avoid This Common Mistake When Considering Which Lawn Mower To Buy
The grass in your yard might suffer if you accidentally make this mistake when you're buying a new lawn mower, whether it's a push mower or a riding mower.
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7 Perennials To Plant In The Fall For A Vibrant Spring Garden
It's autumn, so start thinking about your springtime garden. No, really. These perennial plants and flowers can be started in fall weather for blooms by spring.
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The Simple No-Soil Method For Growing Beautiful Peace Lilies
Peace lilies are one of the most recognizable house plants in the U.S. because of how easy it is to care for. And there's an easy way to grow them without soil.
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2025's Best Hacks To Attract Hummingbirds To The Garden (So Far!)
Whether hummingbirds have left your area yet or not, you can prepare your yard now to attract more of these pollinators with clever gardening hacks from 2025.
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Gardeners Should Spray Paths With Vinegar - Here's The Good Reason Why
There are plenty of DIY weed killers out there for people who want to avoid the harsher chemicals. If you're using vinegar though, stick to spraying the paths.
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Get Healthier Soil For Spring By Planting This Vegetable In The Fall
One fall gardening task to consider? You can start working your soil now to make it fertile and healthy for spring. This vegetable cover crop can help.
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Grow This Nutritious Cabbage Relative For An Easy Cold Crop
Cold-weather crops are perfect when you aren't willing to give up vegetable gardening just because summer is over now. This cruciferous veggie is easy to grow.
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2 Flowers You Can Plant In October To Attract More Hummingbirds In Spring
October is here, which means hummingbirds are migrating away in some U.S. regions. If you plant these two flowers now, you'll attract them back come springtime.
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Plant This Stunning Bulb In October For A Gorgeous Garden Come Spring
The gorgeous spring garden you crave begins in the fall. If you plant this particular flowering bulb in October, you'll love the blooms come springtime.
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How To Prevent Boxwoods From Being Destroyed By This Invasive Pest
Boxwoods are a popular shrub for landscaping. Unfortunately, an invasive insect from Asia might be harming the plants. Keep them healthy with these tips.
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What The Old Farmer's Almanac Predicts For The Upcoming Winter
"The Old Farmer's Almanac" comes out every year with pages of interesting, helpful content. But the winter weather predictions inside aren't just for farmers.
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Why Your Fruit Trees Aren't Bearing Fruit (And How To Fix It)
So you got your backyard orchard going, but despite tall, healthy trees, you don't have any fruit? You may be making this common mistake, but it's an easy fix.
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The Popular Purple Flowering Shrub You Should Plant For All Its Benefits
When you are designing your garden, don't rule out shrubs. They can hold their own with adding color and texture, especially this purple flowering shrub.
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The Natural Alternative To Landscaping Fabric For A Weed-Free Garden
Landscaping fabric can suppress weeds, but there are potential downfalls. With this all-natural material, you can have an eco-friendly weed control method.
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The Fresh-Smelling Solution That Can Keep Nasty Ticks Out Of The Garden
No one wants to gain a new tick friend in the garden, but sometimes you have to fight nature with nature. Growing this common plant can help you keep them away.
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How To Identify And Treat A Common Problem With Persimmon Trees
If you're in the persimmon fan club, then watch out for this common problem that will harm your tree. Step one is to identify the threat to a healthy harvest.
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The Gorgeous Flowering Plant That Can Lure Hummingbirds In To Visit
There are so many well-known flowers that attract hummingbirds to your garden, but somehow this gorgeous flowering perennial often gets overlooked in the plan.
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How To Create A Beautiful Meditation Garden Of Your Own
If you're looking for the soothing power of nature, look no further than your garden. Incorporate meditation elements into your design for backyard peace.
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Add Color To Fall Garden Beds With An Easy-To-Grow Flower
Autumn flowers in the garden can be just as gorgeous as the spring and summer blooms. This hardy option is colorful and tolerates shade and cooler weather.
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Why Timing Is Key When Pruning Lavender Plants To Get Blooms That Last
Lavender can be as tricky as it is lovely if you don't know how to handle it. Pruning it isn't so simple, so here's why it's so important to nail the timing.
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