9 Beautiful Bulb Combinations to Plant Now for Stunning Spring Containers
Spring bulbs bring a welcome splash of color at the end of winter. Bring that spring color right up to your front porch with these beautiful spring bulb combinations.
Extending Mum Blooms: Pinching and Deadheading Tips
Mums, or chrysanthemums, bloom in full at the end of the growing season. Their colorful buds provide a showstopping display of color; use some tricks to extend these blooms as long as possible. Seasoned grower Jerad Bryant shares expert tips for extending mum blooms with pinching and deadheading.
9 Beautiful Shrubs to Plant in October
If you live in a warmer location, October is the perfect time for planting shrubs. Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn about some shrubs that will help beautify your landscape.
11 Trees With Red Leaves Year-Round
Fall isn’t the only season for red leaves. Some trees have them year-round! Then, the red-leaf trees turn brilliant colors in autumn. Scatter them about the yard to brighten up the space, or use one as a focal point in the garden. Join former nurseryman Jerad Bryant to discover 11 trees with red leaves all year.
9 Perennial Vegetable Seeds You Can Sow in October
It’s rewarding to plant a vegetable once and have it supply multiple seasons of harvests. No turnover, and easy picking! Some of our favorite perennial vegetables do best with a fall sowing, depending on the climate and selection. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe outlines reliable perennial vegetables to plant in October for lasting yields.
Potted Bulbs in Containers: How to Do It Right
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.
9 Festive October Container Plant Ideas for Your Front Porch
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.
11 Best Frost-Tolerant Vegetables To Plant in October
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.
Planting Mums in the Ground: How to Do it Right
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.
11 Shrubs That Benefit From Fall Pruning (and How to Do it)
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.
13 Hibiscus Varieties You Can Plant in October
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.
October Lawn Care Tips: What to Do Now
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.