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I Managed a Garden Center for Years – and I Know These 6 Plants Give You the Biggest Bang for Your Buck
Some plants earn their place many times over. These hardworking favorites deliver lasting color, impressive growth, and years of enjoyment.
Your Garden Beds Need a Living Blanket This Fall – These 5 Cover Crops Fight Weeds and Enrich Soil
Fall is the perfect time to invest in next year's growing season. These hardworking plants quietly do their job while your garden rests.
Garden Visit: Niwaki Founder Jake Hobson’s Japanese-Inspired Mini-Forest
Jake Hobson is a master pruner. He’s written two books on pruning: Niwaki: Pruning, Training, and Shaping Trees the Japanese Way and The Art of Creative Pruning: Inventive Ideas for Shaping Trees and Shrubs. And he’s the founder of Niwaki, a Japanese-inspired garden tool company headquartered in England. So, it should come as no surprise
Every Garden Needs One Plant That Makes It Feel More Private – These 7 Grow Fast for Effortless Cover
While fall brings out gorgeous colors, it can also signal leaf drop, so this time of year is important for plants that offer shelter from prying eyes. These 7 plants bolster privacy – and they look lovely doing it!
Pamela Anderson’s Fall Cleanup Video Reveals 2 Garden Jobs To Do Now
Need a little inspiration to tackle your fall garden chores? Let Pamela Anderson’s dreamily fairytale-like approach be your guide
Fallen Leaves Aren’t Just for Mulch – These 7 Clever Uses Save Money and Improve Your Garden
A thick layer of leaves can damage your grass, but there's no need to bag them up. Put nature's autumn bounty to work elsewhere in the garden.
Martha Stewart’s Annual Homegrown Pumpkin Display Is Iconic – and It’s So Easy to Copy It This Fall
Martha Stewart's pumpkin stair display looks effortless, and it nearly is. Here's the variety guide, design principles, and growing tips to recreate it at home.
7 Underused Shrubs and Perennials to Plant in October for Effortless Fall Color That Lasts Into Winter
Looking beyond standard mums and burning bushes for dazzling fall color? These hidden gems bring vibrant foliage, berries, and lasting winter tone and structure to your yard
The Native Tree That Outshines Japanese Maple Every Fall
We all know and love the Japanese maple, true, but this native tree deserves your adoration this fall
Brittany and Patrick Mahomes’ Fall Porch Proves You Don’t Need Much to Make a Gorgeous Seasonal Display
Recreate Brittany and Patrick Mahomes’ fall entrance with mums, pumpkins, and warm lighting for a beautifully cohesive seasonal display.
What to Do With Clematis in October – 5 Fast Tasks to Prep Your Vine for Winter
Treat your clematis vine to some TLC in fall and your stronger, healthier plant will sail through the cold season to bring abundant blooms next year.
Before & After: Fresh Curb Appeal for a Midcentury Modern Bungalow in Michigan
The little red bungalow in southern Michigan needed work—and potentially a lot of it—but for serial remodelers and house whisperers Kim and Scott Vargo, of the design blog Yellow Brick Home, the fact that there was room for improvement was part of its appeal. The couple live full-time in Chicago and own an Airbnb in
Divide These 8 Perennials in October – It’s the Easiest Way to Make More of Your Favorite Plants for Free
If your flower beds are looking crowded, now's a great time to give certain perennials more breathing room while making more plants to grow or share.
Grow a Bonchi Pepper Tree This Fall – Give Your Peppers a Second Life as a Unique Indoor Bonsai
If you love growing peppers and fancy squeezing a little more life out of them over winter, this indoor trend makes it possible to appreciate them in a whole new way
Jerry Hall’s All-Purple Garden Is One Of The Prettiest We’ve Seen
Jerry Hall may be making headlines for The Celebrity Traitors, but when it comes to her garden, she’s certainly no traitor to her favorite color
What Peonies Need in October – 6 Easy Tasks to Prepare for Winter and Ensure Fabulous Spring Blooms
The flowers may be long gone, but your peonies still have important work to do below ground. Fall is a key moment if you want the best flowers next year.
Are Your Mums Dropping Buds Before They Flower? Try This Easy “Bottoms Up” Trick to Save Your Fall Blooms
Mums are viewed by many gardeners as the most reliable bloomer of the season, so what do you do if yours start shedding buds? This easy dunk can salvage your fall display
5 Plants You Can Propagate So Easily With a Cutting in October, Even if You’re a Beginner Gardener
Snipping a stem and sticking it into potting mix is all you need do to create free plants from these garden favorites in fall.
Your Birth Month Spider Says A Lot About You – Find Out Yours Here
From wasp spiders to money spiders, your birth month spider has an incey wincey bit more to say about your personality than you think
Neighbor’s Tree Dumping Leaves All Over Your Yard? A Lawyer Explains Who Has to Clean Up the Mess
Fall leaves can be a surprisingly thorny source of neighbor disputes. Find out what homeowners can legally expect from one another.
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