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A large Japanese maple tree with crimson leaves cascading over dark, curved branches in a sunny fall garden, which is perfect for planting in October.

Trees

11 Japanese Maple Trees You Can Plant in October

When it comes to beautiful form, stunning seasonal color, and ornamental value, it doesn't get much better than a Japanese Maple. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to look at some classic varieties as well as some more surprising and unconventional varieties to plant in October.

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Ornamental Gardens

9 Best Pumpkin Varieties for Carving

Young or old, there’s simple pleasure in finding and carving a good pumpkin. The quintessential fall vegetables delight with their glowing faces and artful themes, and are perfect in the kitchen for tasty pies, soups, breads, and roasted seeds. To grow our own chunky jack o’lanterns, we’ve got the lineup of the best pumpkin varieties for carving, big and small, to fit a range of growing spaces.

A green rooftop patio features raised wooden beds filled with various agricultural crops and herbs, alongside solar panels, all basking in the bright urban sunshine.

Edible

Urban Agriculture: How to Grow Crops in the City

If we all grew a tomato plant or two, we’d all have more homegrown tomatoes to enjoy! Although conditions in cities can be challenging for cultivation, there are ways to grow delicious vegetables and sweet fruits. Learn how to grow crops in the city with these urban agriculture techniques from backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.

Multiple tulip bulbs are arranged in neat rows on the ground, illustrating the process of fall tulip planting.

Bulbs

The Ultimate Fall Tulip Planting Guide

Fall is the best season to plant tulips. The bulbs will grow roots and establish themselves so they can brave the oncoming winter. Learn how to plant your tulips with this ultimate guide from backyard bulb grower Jerad Bryant.

A close-up shot of a person's hand holding an uprooted foliage, showcasing how to remove invasive plants

Gardening Tips

How to Remove Invasive Plants from Your Property

Unruly and aggressive, invasive plants blanket the ground with dense growth. They displace native plant species and harm ecosystems over time. Don’t let them grow in your yard, or they’ll quickly spread out of control! Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant to learn how to remove invasive plants from your property.

An overhead and close-up shot of a developing plant on a pot meant to move Thanksgiving Christmas cactus indoors

Cacti & Succulents

When to Move Your Thanksgiving and Christmas Cactus Indoors For the Season

With fall comes frosty conditions, and timing the move of tender tropicals and other houseplants from a summer outdoors back inside for overwintering. Thanksgiving and Christmas cacti are two that highlight the holiday season with their brilliant blooms. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines when to move the holiday favorites indoors, taking care not to bring them in too early to initiate the best budding and flowering.