All posts

Page 32

A close-up shot of a composition of leafy greens growing alongside each other, showcasing fall vegetable container combinations

Vegetables

7 Fall Container Vegetable Combinations for Apartment Balconies

It’s never too late to grow vegetables! Fall crops, indoor seed starting, and container gardening are great ways to beat the seasons, whether you have an apartment balcony or a small window. Try one of these seven vegetable combinations that work perfectly in containers, from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant.

A grassy field shows a large, rounded native tree in full white bloom, which you can plant in September.

Trees

15 Native Trees You Can Plant in September

Native trees, from stately giants to smaller-scale specimens, bring all-season landscape appeal. Their intrinsic and ecological value add to our garden diversity, and their adaptability grants them strong performance tailored ot our growing areas. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores native trees to plant in September for healthy roots leading into winter.

Delicate pink and white star-shaped blossoms surrounded by variegated green and yellow leaves in a four-season garden.

Ornamental Gardens

Creating a Four-Season Garden: 13 Plants for Year-Round Interest

A four-season garden brims with visual interest and ecological benefits year-round. A diversity of species brings attributes of varying fruits, flowers, and foliage throughout the year. Some selections play the role of all-season performers. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe highlights plants that bring unique qualities in all seasons for reliable garden appeal.

A close-up shot of a small composition of vibrant flowers being watered with a watering can, showcasing fall garden watering

Gardening Tips

Fall Garden Watering Schedule: How to Adjust for Shorter, Cooler Day

After the late swelter of summer, we look forward to cooler days and a more casual garden agenda. To keep our gardens fresh and prepare plants for overwintering, weathering through frost offers the best foundation. Gardening expert Katherine Rowe explores how to water the fall garden in fluctuating seasonal conditions and cool, short days.

Polygonatum plant with arching stems, broad green leaves, and dangling white flowers, resembling hosta lookalikes in the garden.

Ornamental Gardens

11 Hosta Lookalikes For Different Garden Conditions

Hostas enchant with bold foliage and mannerly habits punctuated with summer bloom spikes. Widely accommodating across garden styles, they fill in partially shaded borders and beds with classic appeal. To mirror their merits in garden areas outside their preferences or to complement the composition, hosta lookalikes bring their own perennial appeal.

A close-up shot of a small composition of red flowers, green foliage, and thorny stems, all covered in snow, showcasing how to prepare rose for dormancy

Shrubs

9 Ways To Prepare Rose Bushes for Winter Dormancy Now

As our roses slow their active growth heading into the cool season, a little prep now helps them glide into winter dormancy as healthy, stress-free shrubs. Resilient specimens store energy to survive their winter rest and emerge for strong growth and flowering. Explore end-of-season care and treatment of roses now for a sturdy foundation over the winter.