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If you're adding native wildflowers to your garden this year, there's something important that you need to know. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to talk about native wildflower seeds and the purpose of stratification.
Fall is prime for planting bulbs in containers for a cheerful welcome to spring. It’s also the time to force bulbs for holiday displays and gifts. With easy planting in endless combinations, the nearly effortless arrangements bring a big show.
October is perfect for refreshing your front porch containers. Whether to make a spooky statement or invite coziness, the front porch is an integral part of the home. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss for some creative and fun options for your October front porch containers.
Depending on where you live, you may be able to plant vegetables this October for harvests during the cold months! Start some from seeds and others from starts. Find out which ones to plant alongside backyard gardener Jerad Bryant.
Herbs aren’t the only plants a witch should grow. Consider the magical elements of houseplants! They’ll influence your energies, lifting you up when you’re down and bringing you back to Earth when you’re in the clouds. Self-proclaimed witch Jerad Bryant shares 17 of the best houseplants to grow.
Shorter days and colder temperatures mean birds, mammals, and insects are busy preparing for the winter ahead. Join farmer and critter enthusiast Briana Yablonski to learn how you can make your October garden friendly to wildlife.
Fall is the best time for sowing many types of seeds. If you want a wildflower garden, now is the time to start! Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to learn how to prepare your beds for fall sowing.
Garden mums are easy-care perennials with a big show in the fall. They bring seasonal color and support for pollinators as summer transitions to cooler weather. For years of performance, planting the best selection at the right time and in the right spot yields nearly effortless rewards.
Most plants prefer pruning after they bloom, or in late winter and early spring. Fall pruning is a rare occurrence! If you’re wondering which shrubs you should prune now, wonder no more. These are the 11 shrubs that benefit from fall pruning, with guidelines on how to do it.
Early and late fall bring respective pruning duties, from deadheading to cutback, for our flowerbeds. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the differences between deadheading and pruning, as well as the timing and reasons behind both this season.
Gardening gives rise to inventive techniques, many of which come from longstanding home methods! This trick is one of those, and it’s especially useful for deterring pests from bird seed. Discover what garden pests hate alongside seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.
Now is a great time to remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood before winter. To do this, you’ll need some tools! These nine are superb for pruning in fall, and they’re essential for safety. Join seasoned landscaper Jerad Bryant to learn which ones you’ll need.