Gardening

All about gardening - we have many in-depth guides about edibles, ornamentals, houseplants, and much more. We provide answers for your garden issues!

Divide hydrangeas using healthy plants, with many heads of dainty flowers with various colors in a sunny area

Shrubs

How to Divide Hydrangeas in 6 Simple Steps

Hydrangeas are quite easy to divide and replant to increase their numbers. The more common varieties of big-leaf hydrangeas are easy and rewarding to divide. Follow these simple steps to learn how to do this with Wendy Moulton.

A garden with Fall beet varieties, with bulbous crops having red stems, covered in soil colored dark brown

Vegetables

11 Beet Varieties You Can Plant In Fall

Root vegetables are a culinary signature of autumn, and beets, in red, gold, and white, add variety to the mix. Earthy and sweet, beets feature flavorful roots and leafy tops rich in nutrition. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in a look at beet varieties perfect for fall planting.

A blooming shrub roses in September with vibrant pink flowers stands tall, its lush green leaves providing a rich contrast to the clusters of pink, delicate, fully open blossoms.

Shrubs

17 Best Shrub Roses to Plant in September

September is prime for planting roses, and bushy, vigorous shrub roses are no exception. These hardy and reliable shrub selections flower prolifically with graceful forms. Enjoy the easy care, full petals, and range of extended color of shrub varieties. Explore exceptional species and hybrids to plant in September with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

A decorative composition of flowers in woven baskets of a garden

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.

arge green leafy rosettes with vibrant pink and white centers, surrounded by deeply veined ruffled leaves, flourishing in a lush garden bed.

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.

A beautifully arranged circular stone planter featuring a vibrant mix of white, pink, and purple flowers, with lush green grass surrounding it.

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.

A stunning mix of pink coneflowers with spiky purple-blue globethistle blooms, set against lush green foliage, creating a vibrant summer garden scene.

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.

Ornamental kale containers filled with vivid green leaves of vegetable under the sun in an area of the garden

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.

Four heads of select best mums with a light pink color turning yellow near the centers placed under the sun

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.

Close-up of a Magnolia grandiflora tree with glossy, dark green leaves and a large, creamy white flower in full bloom.

Trees

15 Trees to Plant in September

It’s fall planting season and a great time to introduce a new tree to your landscape. If you’ve been thinking about adding a tree or two, now is the time to grab your garden gloves and start digging. Join gardening expert Liessa Bowen as we introduce 15 terrific trees you can plant in September.