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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.
Fall is the ideal time for planting root vegetables, in the U.S. and many places around the globe. Here are some of the traditional fall root vegetables grown in other cultures that you can grow in your own garden!
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.
Did you catch the magic of fireflies in the garden this summer? If so, support them all year with easy steps in fall (including less end-of-season maintenance). If you missed them, measures to increase garden biodiversity may help lure them. Not only flashy, but they also bring predatory and pollinator benefits. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to invite fireflies to the garden with a foundation this fall.
Maples come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and varieties! There are more than you can count. Former nurseryman Jerad Bryant includes 11 of the most spectacular maples on this list. These maple tree varieties appreciate a fall planting, and they’ll fill your yard with color next spring.
Fall is a transitional time for chickens and their owners. As egg laying and the weather cools off, there are many tasks you can carry out to protect your girls over the winter. Join chicken mom Melissa Strauss for some tips on caring for your chicks in the fall.
We love our classic orange pumpkins, but sometimes you want a little something different. Why not lean into the spooky vibes of Halloween and grow one of these fun and different varieties? They're certain to turn the heads of every trick-or-treater!
Spring bulbs are delightful, no matter how you plant them. Creating a meadow that looks effortless can be a bit of a challenge. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss has some tips on getting it done the right way.
Is your apple tree missing fruit this year? Join farmer Briana Yablonski to learn a few reasons why your tree may be bare.
If you have a ton of deciduous trees and you need to use them up, save them for your coop. Garden gold comes from fall leaves. Chickens can benefit too! Find out how you can repurpose that fallen foliage as experienced gardener Sarah Jay provides 5 ways to do so!
Deer are pesky pests in ornamental gardens! They’ll eat everything in sight and turn a blooming garden into a wasteland. Don’t try to protect your choice plants; instead, grow bulbs that deer dislike to discourage them from entering the garden. Former nurseryman Jerad Bryant shares 11 bulbs that deer tend to avoid.
The autumn color palette is one of our favorites! The warm shades remind us that it's time for bonfires and Holidays with family. Florida gardener Melissa Strauss shares some of the most colorful trees and shrubs for just about every growing zone!