September and incoming signs of fall don’t have to be a downer for gardeners. Whether you’re in a warmer region or in a zone about to see frost, there’s still tons you can do to make September the best month in the garden. Plant biologist Emily Estep names 11 tasks and ideas to consider this month to make the very best of it.
If you’re looking for privacy around your home, skip the picket fence and opt for a living privacy fence instead. Planting tall, dense shrubs or small trees creates a natural barrier that benefits the ecosystem while adding a sense of seclusion to your space. Plant biologist Emily Estep shares a list of living privacy fence ideas for your landscape.
Gardening in humid climates can be tough, but there are many ways to manage the moisture and keep your plants happy. Choosing the right plants and following disease prevention strategies are key to a thriving garden in high humidity. Follow this comprehensive guide to understand how humidity affects plants and what you should do about it.
Dividing plants benefits the garden in a few ways: it restores vigor, controls size, and creates new additions with little effort. It’s a win-win-win for varieties that need dividing and for the gardener. Fall and spring are prime for the process. If you hope to beef up the display or spread the joy of sharing extra plants, explore the best perennials to divide with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.
Fall is almost here, and with it, the reduced pressure of watering to beat the summer heat. But autumn is also prime time for adding new plantings, and some climates don't get enough rainfall to ensure proper root development. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores what to consider in fall watering sessions to establish thriving plants this season and beyond.
Stop the flop! Gardening expert Lindsay Miller shares a few easy fixes for those floppy perennials that just don’t seem to stand upright.
Feed the birds this winter without buying a single bag of birdseed! Gardener and biologist Lindsay Miller shares what perennials pack the most punch in terms of supporting birds through the winter.
You’ve got a garden and fall is fast approaching. Are you ready to get started on your fall gardening tasks? Mulching is one of the things that should be on your to-do list and Dr. Liessa Bowen is here to walk you through some of the reasons why.
Summers end invites rain, frost, and cool weather that zaps the life out of tender annuals. Your blooming garden may look brown, dreary, and dead this fall—but should you pull out those dying plants, leave them be, or chop them to the ground? Discover what you can do alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Just because fall is here, it doesn’t mean you have to put your garden on pause. Farmer Briana Yablonski will share some season extension techniques that allow you to extend your gardening season well into the cool, dark months.
If you’d love to get your kids, or the kids in your life, out in the garden, there are so many great ways to encourage them. Gardener and mom of three Melissa Strauss shares some things her kids enjoy doing in the garden.
Your pumpkins may look ripe and ready to harvest, but should you pick them just yet? Leaving your vegetables on their vines has surprising benefits, like boosting flavor and making storage easier. Learn how long you can leave your ripening pumpkins in the field alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.