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Hibiscuses are among the many wonderful shrubs you can plant in October. The warm soil and cool air are ideal for establishing these beauties quickly. Join Florida gardener Melissa Strauss to look at some of our favorite varieties for your garden.
Leaving the garden a little wild is becoming quite trendy. That cottage garden, wildflower meadow aesthetic has some excellent benefits to the environment and the gardener's workload. Beekeeper and pollinator enthusiast Melissa Strauss shares some perennials you should leave standing this winter.
Fall is an excellent time to rejuvenate your lawn. Both cool and warm-season grasses benefit from some care during the chill of October. Join longtime landscaper Jerad Bryant to learn what to do now for a healthy lawn in the future.
Brussels sprouts, in their little nutrient-dense packages, are gifts from the cool-season garden. Sweetening in cold temperatures, harvesting them small and after frost (even in snow) brings peak flavor. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to promote plump buds more quickly with simple pinching.
Don’t jump the gun! Cleaning up too much, too early, or too late in the season can kill your perennials. It’s best to use minimally disruptive cleanup methods for the fall. Grab a rake, get your gloves on, and prepare to clean up the garden with holistic, non-harmful methods.
Hostas are hardy perennials that illuminate shady areas with their structural, multi-toned foliage. Long-lived, the tough plants need little maintenance to thrive. Part of their best care is promoting winter-readiness, including pruning at the right time. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores when to cut back hostas for seasons of recurrent interest.
October marks a winding down for many plants in the garden. As plants begin their journey into dormancy, it's prime time for getting some important garden chores done. Here is a checklist of essential chores to accomplish this month.
Wondering when to plant garlic? Wonder no more. The optimal time to plant garlic depends on your local climate. Plant cloves this fall and winter for big, bulbous heads next summer. Join longtime garlic grower Jerad Bryant to discover your fall garlic planting timeline.
Fall is a great time of year for planting. Many vegetables love some cool weather, and other plants thrive in the conditions that fall provides. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to find out what you can add to your garden in October.
’Deflt Blue’ hyacinths, with their award-winning performance, are ready to give a sweet welcome to spring. With fall planting, the easy-care bulbs have few requirements for their big show. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores the favorite cultivar to install this season for blue shades and a sweet fragrance come spring.
Delighting the senses even in fall, repeat-flowering roses offer a fresh flush of extended blooms to savor. In autumnal shades, they make lovely complements to fall bouquets or stand on their own in a bunch. From antique ivory to warm apricot to rich violet, fall-blooming roses charm the garden and fresh florals.
Sweet-smelling and beautiful, phlox is a versatile perennial that delivers plenty of blooms in the garden. Convincing your phlox to bloom again is a simple process that any gardener can handle. Join cut flower gardener Melissa Strauss to find out how.