Latest articles by Mary Ellen Ellis
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Just as Other Plants Start to Fade, These 6 Ornamental Grasses Hit Their StrideAutumn color isn't just for trees. These stunning ornamental grasses will have your borders outshining even the brightest maples this fall.
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September is the Time to Start Fertilizing Your Cool-Season Lawn – Don’t Make These 4 Fertilizing MistakesEarly fall is a make or break time for lawn fertilizing. Don't let next spring's lawn suffer by making these fall fertilizing mistakes!
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These 6 Edible Plants Are Almost Too Pretty for the Vegetable Garden – Add Them to Your Fall Borders InsteadWhen it comes to crops that look good, fruits and berries steal the spotlight, but these vegetables and herbs are also capable of dazzling displays that look as good as they taste
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What to Do With Hellebores in Fall to Ensure Elegant Winter Blooms – 5 Easy Tasks to Check Off Your List in SeptemberMake sure you do these simple tasks before the first frost to ensure your hellebores are full of lovely late winter and early spring blooms.
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September is the Best Month to Attract Hummingbirds – 5 Easy Ways to Bring More Tiny Travelers to Your YardAs the great hummingbird migration ramps up this September, take a few minutes to carry out these simple tasks. That way, you can keep tiny travelers safe, fueled, and resting happily in your yard this fall
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What Fuchsias Need in September – 6 Tips for a Final Flush and Gloriously Flamboyant Flowers Next YearA little attention now can prolong this year’s floral show while helping your favorite fuchsias return in fabulous form next season.
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Stop Growing These 6 Vegetables in the Ground – They Grow Better in Containers for Longer, Tastier HarvestsWhile container vegetables might often feel like the supporting act for a dedicated vegetable patch, these veg superstars thrive in pots, extend your harvest window, and give peak flavors through fall
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What to do with Peonies in September – 5 Easy Tasks That Will Ensure Beautiful, Blousy Blooms Next YearFall is a critical time for peony care. What you do now will set up your plants for success next spring.
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September is the Perfect Time to Divide These 6 Perennials – But Don’t Touch These Ones Yet!September is the perfect time to begin dividing certain perennials so you can expand your garden for free while also tidying your yard. Call that a win-win!
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Sorry Tulips, These Are the 7 Bulbs Everyone's Planting This SeptemberDon't settle for ordinary flower beds. Plant these unique bulbs now for a show-stopping garden next spring.
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6 Fast-Growing Cover Crops to Sow in September for Richer Soil by SpringDon't leave your garden beds bare this winter. These 6 easy cover crops fix nitrogen, suppress weeds, and build rich spring soil.
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Do You Know the September Stagger? This Easy Late-Season Pruning Trick Will Transform Your Fall BordersThe famous Chelsea chop works wonders in early summer – but the September stagger is a brilliant way to selectively slice fall perennials and rejuvenate your late season blooms
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Every Garden Needs One Plant That Can Handle Drought – These 7 Still Look Good in Early Fall Dry SpellsHeat and dry spells can leave many garden borders looking weary and wilted, but these 7 drought-tolerant perennials deliver crisp, vibrant fall beauty that refuses to flop or fade
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What to Do With Lavender in September – 5 Easy Tasks to Complete Now for More Fragrant Blooms Next SummerBefore cold weather arrives, make sure you check these simple tasks off your lavender care to-do list.
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Gardening Season's Not Over! Plant These 7 Vegetables in September for Harvests This Fall and Next SpringSummer may be ending, but your harvest doesn’t have to. These 7 vegetables are perfect for planting in September.
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Every Garden Needs One Plant That Smells Better At Night – 7 Fragrant Choices for Dreamy Evenings on the PatioAdd ambience and aroma to your evening plans on the patio with these fragrant plants that smell even better at night than they do during the day.
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7 Houseplants You Should Bring Inside in September – Before the Cool Nights and Pests Catch Them OutSummering tropical houseplants outdoors will have triggered stunning growth, but this month can bring the risk of cold shock and leaf drop (or worse), so it’s time to transition these lush specimens indoors
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4 Foolproof Ways Protect Your Berries From Animals So You Can Actually Enjoy Your HarvestDon't let the birds and squirrels eat all your berries before you can even pick them! Follow these simple tips to protect your harvest.
