Latest articles by Teo Spengler
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What Your Christmas Cactus Needs in October – Get These 5 Things Right for Fabulous Holiday BloomsThose festive flowers won’t appear all on their own. Give your plant the seasonal cues it needs now to help it form those all-important buds.
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Prune These 10 Plants in October – Don’t Miss the Fall Trimming Window for a Stunning Comeback Next YearBefore you reach for the pruners, know which plants welcome a fall trim – and which cuts could do more harm than good.
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Fall Is the Best Time to Eliminate Weeds – Tackle These 6 Easy Jobs Now for Less Work in SpringFall gives you a chance to tackle existing weeds and stop thousands of seeds from becoming next year’s problem. Here’s where to focus your efforts.
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What Your Hydrangeas Need in October – 6 Ways to Winterize Plants and Unlock Bigger Blooms Next YearWondering what to do with your hydrangeas as those voluminous summer blooms fade into papery flowerheads? Here’s how to make sure your favorite shrubs are in the best shape for spring
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Essential October Lawn Care – Love Your Lawn Now for Lush Looks Next SummerAn afternoon spent looking after your lawn in early fall means grass will wake up feeling strong in spring for green, green growth all year long.
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7 Gorgeous Plants to Grow Near Your Front Door in Fall – To Boost Your Curb Appeal Right Through to WinterThe best entrances balance welcoming warmth for guests with unforgettable curb appeal for passersby. These cold-hardy container heroes bring instant color, rich foliage texture, and non-stop seasonal drama to your porch and doorway
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How to Stop Birds Pooping on Your Car – 5 Safe Ways to Keep Them Away From Your DrivewayKeep welcoming birds to your yard – just not directly above where you park. These humane solutions encourage them to choose a better spot.
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5 Plants You Should Never Prune in October – Or You Risk Ruining a Gorgeous Winter Display & Next Year's BloomsPut down the pruners! It's best to leave these plants alone in fall. Here are 5 plants you should never cut back in October.
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Want More Privacy Next Year? Plant These 6 Beautiful Hedges This Fall for Natural Screening From Prying EyesKeep nosy neighbors out of your yard next year by planting these hedges now. Try one of these stunning native options for easy elegance and added privacy.
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If Hydrangeas and Blueberries Thrive in Your Soil, Plant These 5 Acid-Lovers in September for Vibrant Blooms & Berries Next YearAcidic soil can either be a big benefit or a major challenge for gardeners. If your soil has this unique characteristic, grow these plants for beautiful blooms.
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These 5 Trees Grow Beautifully in Containers, and September Is the Perfect Time to Plant ThemDon't have yard space for full-sized trees? No problem! Now is the perfect time to plant trees in containers.
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5 Self-Sowing Flowers That Bloom in Fall – for Easy Autumn Color That Returns Year After YearSelf-sowing flowers are easy wins for the garden. They come back every year on their own and these fall-blooming species add color until the first frost.
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Forget Mums! These 5 Low Maintenance Container Combos Bring Fresh Curbside Color that Lasts Through FallWhy go for the predictable potted options? If you want easy fall wins for pots, these gorgeous drought-tolerant combinations will dazzle all season long. Move over, mums!
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Can You Take Seeds From Public Plants? The Legal Rules Gardeners Should Know Before Pocketing Seed PodsHarvesting seeds is an economical way to grow your garden, but is it illegal to collect seeds from public spaces?
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Every Garden Needs One Autumn Plant Bees & Butterflies Can’t Resist – Grow These 5 Pollinator Magnets for an Unforgettable Fall FeastPollinators won't be able to resist these fall-blooming flowers! Give bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds one final farewell feast with these autumnal beauties.
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What Your Clematis Needs in September – 5 Easy Tasks to Boost Your Blooms and Protect Next Year’s DisplayEarly fall clematis care directly determines future flowering potential and can triple next year’s display. Here’s how to keep your vines lush and vibrant year after year
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Bye Bye, Boxwood – These 6 Lollipop Evergreens Will Give You Year-Round Curb Appeal Even in Small SpacesBox is the standard choice for adding easy green shape to borders, but there are some cute new evergreen darlings on the block that can really make your curbside pop…
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Gardeners Are Replacing Tired Flowers With These 5 Gorgeous Prairie Plants That Shine in FallFall beds don't have to be boring! Add color and beauty with prairie plants who put on their best show in the fall.
