Latest articles by Emma Kendell
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8 Fling-and-Forget Seeds to Scatter in Fall for Flowers that Grow Themselves – it’s Practically Magic!Cast the seed of these garden beauties in October and let nature do all the hard work for you, bringing masses of blooms next spring and summer.
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The Gardening Tool That Transforms Lawns in October, Fast, if You Want Lush Grass Next YearEvery lawn will benefit from a 10-minute fall treatment with a good-value grass aerator.
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Christmas Cactus Dropping Leaves? Wave Goodbye to Holiday Flowers if You Don’t Do This Fast FixA lost leaf or two isn't unusual for a Christmas cactus in October but you can't afford to ignore this distress signal.
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8 Popular Plants That Never Flourish in a Terracotta Pot – in Fact, They’re Far More Likely to DieIf you’re growing any of these much-loved container plants in a clay container, it’s high time you gave them a new home.
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6 Surefire Flowers to Plant in October for Stronger Growth and a Garden Brimming With Blooms Next SummerFar better planted in fall, these must-have garden favorites will fill your yard with flowers for years to come.
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The Simple Fall Trick that Ripens the Last Green Tomatoes, FastDon’t miss out on a final crop of tasty tomatoes because there’s an easy way to trick tomato plants into speeding still-green fruit straight to red.
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This Fragrant Long-Blooming Lavender Just Went on Sale and it's the Toughest Variety for any BackyardPlus great gardening deals on planters, privacy screens and one of the most beautiful peonies of all time.
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The Quick September Check Your Lawn Needs if it has Brown or Bare Patches – Or Risk Reseeding in SpringChafer grubs have devastated drought-stressed lawns this year and though easily treated, grass may fail if you miss this crucial September window.
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10 Plants That Thrive in Terracotta Pots – and the Much-Loved Ones That FailTerracotta pots made of porous clay create growing conditions that some plants adore and others abhor. If you want to keep your plants alive, it really helps to know which.
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This Compact Japanese Maple Tree Just Went on Sale and it's a Year-Round Beauty in Every BackyardPlus great gardening deals on a potting bench, planters, tumbling composter, garden soil and more.
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Why is My Peace Lily Flower Turning Brown? 6 Reasons It Happens and How to Keep Blooms Looking FreshWhether that white spathe has big brown patches or it’s just looking crispy around the edges, here’s how to work out what's wrong and help your peace lily recover.
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5 Healing Lawn Care Tasks to Revive and Repair Grass After Summer Heat – Get these Fixes Done Before September EndsThese restorative gardening jobs will fix drought damage and restore strong grass growth before winter, for a lush green lawn next spring.
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This Pretty Houseplant is Fantastic at Killing Fungus Gnats – Yes, ReallyDon’t be fooled by these lovely flowers – this carnivorous plant eats those pesky little houseplant flies that plague us through September.
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DIY a Bug Hotel to Give Beneficial Garden Insects a Home Before Temperatures DropMake an insect shelter that's also a handsome yard feature – 15 inspirational wildlife-friendly ideas that deliver garden style as well as cozy critter accommodation.
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The Cheery Flower I’m Planting Now for Months of Blooms to Ward Off Winter BluesTucked into porch planters, hanging baskets and border fronts in September, this richly-colored flower will brighten up the shortening days to come, blooming from fall to spring.
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Deal of the Week: Walmart Just Slashed the Price of This Bestselling Potting MixPlus great gardening deals on a lemon tree, lawn aerator, raised beds and more…
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‘Should I Worry About Leaves Turning White?’ All You Need to Know About Powdery Mildew in SeptemberIf you spot a dusty white powder on foliage, take these simple steps to nurse your plants back to full health.
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Can I Save Tomato Seeds? How to Harvest Seeds in September for Free Plants Next YearThis simple method separates out the strongest seeds for an even better tomato crop next summer.
