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A close-up of an iron watering can pouring water onto a zone 6 vegetable garden bed with growing rosettes of lettuce, featuring oval, bright green foliage.

Gardening Inspiration

How to Start a Vegetable Garden in Zone 6

Half the battle of learning to garden is the beginning steps. Since each growing zone has its nuances, identifying your zone and working within the boundaries is the first step to success. Organic farmer Jenna Rich tells us how to successfully start a vegetable garden in Zone 6.

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 close-up of a tomato plant with leaves turning yellow and brown, showing signs of deterioration as they curl and droop against the green stems.

Plant Problems

9 Common Garden Diseases That Appear in Fall

As the weather starts to cool in fall, you may think the worst of your pest and disease problems are over. Unfortunately, there are still several diseases that appreciate the cooler weather. Gardening expert Madison Moulton lists nine common garden diseases to watch out for as the season changes, along with tips to prevent and manage them.

A picturesque pathway made of stepping stones leading through a well-tended yard, flanked by lush, colorful plants and shrubs, with wooden structures on either side and a background of tall evergreens and soft sunlight.

Gardening Tips

5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Clean Up Your Garden This Fall

Fall is a time for refreshing the garden as the cool season begins. But use a light hand—an overabundance of maintenance this time of year detracts from the diverse ecological foundation you’ve created. Autumn naturally provides a wealth of resources to utilize for the good of the future garden and to see it through winter. Join gardening expert Katherine Rowe in the merits of well-founded (well-deserved) less fall cleanup.

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 plant with seeds still attached to the top of the stem with dried buds surrounding it ready for beginner seed-saving

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.

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.