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On the light windowsill, glass vases filled with water hold bulbous flowering plants, including yellow daffodils, white, purple, and red tulips, and unopened green buds of Amaryllis.

Bulbs

Plant These 13 Flowering Bulbs Now For Holiday Displays

November is the time to force bulbs indoors for holiday displays and gifts. The spring-flowering beauties bring early cheer to the beholder. Explore holiday bulb inspirations to pot up this month for a holiday bloom with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

Vibrant green grass covers the ground under rows of mature trunks, with each spreading crown showcasing clusters of deep red, round orbs nestled among rich, leafy greenery.

Fruits

7 Steps to Prepare First-Year Fruit Trees For Winter

Newly planted fruit trees need a bit of extra care going into their first winter. They can be more susceptible to frost damage than more established specimens. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to discuss ways you can prepare your tree for the cold months ahead.

Close-up of a gardener's hands in green gloves holding pruning shears, trimming back Hydrangea macrophylla in a fall garden; the plant features large, broad, deep green leaves with serrated edges and rounded clusters of creamy green flowers that transition to shades of red-pink as they mature.

Shrubs

How Much Should You Cut Back Hydrangeas in Fall?

A hydrangea in flower is the hallmark of summer, with lasting interest in fall and winter. Often, they don’t need pruning, though some benefit from cutting back. Different types have varying pruning times and needs, and it usually isn’t in the fall. Explore the best time to prune your hydrangeas with gardening expert Katherine Rowe.

Several glass bottles and flasks filled with water and rooting cuttings of various houseplants, including Snake Plant and Pothos, sit on a wooden kitchen table.

Houseplants

27 Houseplants to Propagate in November

Can you propagate houseplants in the winter months? Yes, you can! Some plants prefer it in November, while others need help to grow their best. Join longtime houseplant grower Jerad Bryant in discovering these 27 plant species ideal for propagating indoors this season.

A close-up of a gardener's hand in a white glove pouring pink granular fertilizer onto a bush of vibrant red chrysanthemums with yellow centers, blooming atop rich green leaves in a garden.

Flowers

When and How to Fertilize Mums for the Biggest Blooms

Hardy chrysanthemums, hallmarks of the autumnal garden, need a rich foundation to shine big, bold, and bright in their blanket of color. Boosting nutrition for the floriferous growers is streamlined, and knowing when to start and stop has a bearing on the most successful flowering. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in how to time organic amendments and fertilizers to lightly boost blooms that span the season.

A fall strawberry bed shows neatly arranged rows of lush green and deep burgundy leaves with serrated edges, creating a striking contrast in the autumn garden.

Fruits

How to Tidy Up Your Fall Strawberry Bed in 5 Steps

After a burst of growth and fruiting all summer, fall strawberry beds need some quick tidying to prepare for winter. Join garden expert and organic farmer Logan Hailey as she digs into five quick steps to clean up your berry beds for disease-free dormancy and a prolific spring.

Clusters of purple daisy-like Aster flowers with yellow centers bloom on tall, slender stems, creating a vibrant display.

Flowers

7 Reasons Asters Are The #1 Fall Flower

Asters bring a burst of late-season color, pollinator benefits, and versatility, a few of the many reasons they deserve a spot in the garden. Celebrate this star performer with gardening expert Katherine Rowe and enjoy its buzzing vibrance in jewel tones of the season.

A line of Selenicereus undatus plants, each with long, vibrant green stems arching downwards, dotted with clusters of large red and green ovate shapes, supported by thick wooden posts.

Fruits

7 Essential Dragon Fruit Growing Tips For Fall

Keep your dragon fruit healthy through the fall and winter season by ensuring proper pruning, training, and disease prevention. Garden expert Logan Hailey shares seven essential tips for growing dragon fruit in the fall.

A vibrant fall gold raspberry bush adorned with bright green leaves, showcasing ripe golden raspberries against a blurred garden backdrop.

Fruits

How to Plant, Grow, and Care for ‘Fall Gold’ Raspberry Bushes

Looking to add some berry bushes to your edible garden? ‘Fall Gold’ raspberry bushes have small, golden fruits that are sweet and just a little bit tart. You could plant one shrub, start an entire berry patch, or even use these perennials as a fruit-filled privacy fence. Plant biologist Emily Estep has rounded up all the information you need to keep these shrubs healthy, happy, and covered in berries.