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Seeds

A Beginner’s Guide to Seed-Saving in the Garden

When seed-saving for the first time, you may feel overwhelmed with information about hybrids, heirlooms, and proper seed-saving techniques. This easy guide takes you from start to finish so you can confidently collect your favorite plants’ seeds. Learn how magical these tiny living things are alongside native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.

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Flowers

Annual vs. Perennial Chrysanthemums: Which Kind Do You Have?

Chrysanthemum shrubs decorate grocery store shelves from late summer through winter. After buying one of these plants, you may wonder if it’s an annual or a perennial and if it’ll overwinter in your yard. Wonder no more, as you’ll discover what kind of chrysanthemum you have alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

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Ornamental Gardens

11 Varieties of Ornamental Cabbage for Your Fall Garden

Like ornamental kale, ornamental cabbage brings high color and texture to the cool-season garden. Softly rounded leaves in shades from white to violet add seasonal decor in spring and fall, and they overwinter in mild climates. The open rosettes resemble petals unfurling. Explore colorful cabbage selections with unique forms and foliage with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

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Ornamental Gardens

9 Tips for Boosting Your Garden’s Curb Appeal This Fall

With the casual beauty of fall comes the opportunity to invigorate the landscape with a fresh foundation for the season. This time of year, simple maintenance tasks promote long-term garden health, while autumnal themes and natural aesthetics make it fun, festive, and inviting. Explore how to boost your home’s curb appeal in streamlined ways with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

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Ornamental Gardens

9 Drought-Tolerant Plant Combinations to Plant in September

Pairing plants is one of the most fun aspects of gardening. Balancing color, texture, and form for a pleasing composition is just part of the process—the other is matching growing requirements and climate conditions. Drought-tolerant plants are increasingly important in conserving water and maintenance while thriving across wide-growing areas. Options abound for waterwise planting arrangements, perfect for September planting. Explore a few of the best with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

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Ornamental Gardens

13 Varieties of Ornamental Kale For Your Fall Containers

Ornamental kale is a staple in autumnal displays, adding bursts of color and textural leaves in an easy-care form. Grown for its decorative value, ornamental selections add high contrast to potted arrangements among seasonal bloomers. With gardening expert Katherine Rowe, enjoy the frills, ruffles, and feathers of specialized kale selections that thrive in the cool season.

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Flowers

5 Tips for Selecting the Best Mums

We couldn’t kick off fall without mentioning chrysanthemums. These gorgeous flowers are the stars of autumnal displays. Garden expert Lindsay Miller shares advice on how to select the best mums for your garden.

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Seeds

9 Native Plant Seeds to Collect Now

Native plant seeds are invaluable treasures. Use them to grow limitless supplies of perennials, annuals, shrubs, and trees wherever you’d like. Native plant seeds appear seasonally, and certain species ripen during the fall. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant in discovering these nine seeds you should start harvesting now.