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.
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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.
Native Wildflower Seeds That Need Winter Stratification
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.
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.
17 Houseplants Every Witch Should Grow
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.
October Wildlife Garden To-Do List
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.
How to Prepare Garden Beds for Fall Seed Sowing
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.
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.