Latest articles by Emma Kendell
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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.
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How to Plant Hyacinth Bulbs in September for Bowls of Fragrant Christmas FlowersForget scented Christmas candles – force hyacinth bulbs to flower early and naturally fragrance your home this holiday season.
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Check Self-Watering Pots and Raised Beds Have this Vital Feature in September or Risk Drowning Your PlantsThis quick 5-minute job could save flowers and vegetables from a watery death once fall rains arrive.
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Must-Have Plants That Will Be Twice the Price Come Spring – Add Them to Your Yard Now and Save Yourself a FortuneThese essential plants are often discounted as summer draws to a close so get them into your garden, pronto, while they're still on sale.
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Step-by-Step to a Fall Hanging Basket Full of Color and CharmHanging baskets aren’t just for summer! Swap in vibrant plants that thrive in cooler weather for a standout display that shines through fall and carries your yard into winter.
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Plant These $1 Bulbs in Your Lawn Now For Drifts of Pretty Fall FlowersGet these fast-growing crocus bulbs into the ground in September and enjoy lavender-hued blooms in a few weeks.
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Fill Patio Pots with Vibrant Plants that Last from Fall into Winter for a Wonderfully Colorful Cool-Season DisplayPlant these easy-to-grow cold-hardy plants in September to keep your yard planters full of color for months to come.
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I’m Making Rose Salt From Garden-Grown Petals – it’s My Secret Ingredient When I Bake the Best Brownies in TownMaking rose salt takes moments and tastes amazing, adding a sweet-and-savoury hit that raises recipes to new levels.
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10 Flower-Forever Versions of Your Favourite Annual Blooms – Plant Once, Enjoy for YearsFrom sunflowers to sweet peas, cosmos to foxgloves, save yourself the cost and effort of replanting every year with a perennial alternative.
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These 7 Flower Seeds to Sow in Fall Are the Best Investment You'll Make for Next Year's GardenFor the cost of a few packets of seeds, you can enjoy strong plants that produce drifts of flowers from late spring through summer.
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New LEGO Houseplants: is Brick-Built Better Than the Real Thing?Would you rather an unkillable peace lily made of LEGO or one that’s actually alive? I put both to the test…
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The 2026 Fall Foliage Forecast is Out – When Will Your Garden Trees Reach Peak Color?Listen up, leaf lovers! Here's how to find out when fall color will reach its peak in your area, and use this insight to help support your trees.
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Boost Patio Containers with Tomato Feed to Encourage a Last Flush of FlowersPlants in pots have had a marathon of a summer, so a nutritious boost in August or early September will keep them flowering for an extra few weeks.
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10 Budget Backyard Ideas to Carry Your Garden Into Fall – Act Before August Ends for Late-Season Style That Doesn't Break the BankCheap, chic and seriously easy to do: a little forward planning lets you fill your yard with autumn flowers and appealing garden features for less.
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These Black-Eyed Susan Varieties Flower Even Longer than Goldsturm for Bonny Blooms All Through FallEnjoy months more cheery black-eyed Susan flowers with these 7 resilient rudbeckias – and now's a great time to plant them.
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You Can Now Be Composted and Returned to Your Garden as Soil – the End-Of-Life Care Option That’s Appealing to GardenersAshes to ashes, compost to compost: the biggest human composting facility in the world now means you could look after your plants forever more.
