Latest articles by Tyler Schuster
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Do This with Your Spider Plant This September to Get Maximum SpiderettesWant lots of baby spider plants this year? Make sure to do these 5 things before September ends.
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Tired of Bully Birds Taking Over Your Feeders? Try These 3 Ways to Create a Songbird-Only StationIf bigger birds are scaring away the pretty little songbirds you want to welcome into your garden, there are a few easy changes you can make to keep the peace.
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What Snake Plants Need in September – Do These 6 Things Before Cold Weather Settles InSeptember sits between summer growth and winter rest. Here's how to transition your snake plant the right way.
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Pruning Lavender in Fall? 3 Risky Cuts to Avoid – And the Cheeky Cut That WorksFall lavender pruning: some gardeners swear off it, while others insist on a 6-week window between the last chop and first frost. Here are the cuts you should avoid – and one that can help if you do it right
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I Never Plant Shrubs or Perennials in Fall Unless I Add This Secret Extra to the Planting Hole FirstAdding beneficial fungus to planting holes in fall might sound unusual, but this secret ingredient supercharges roots and guarantees drought-proof perennials come spring
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7 Accessible Gardening Ideas Everyone Should Try – They Make Growing Easier for Gardeners of All Ages & AbilitiesRegardless of your age or ability, making your garden more accessible is a great idea for everyone. Implement these ideas for easier growing.
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Garden Mythbusters: Do Pine Needles Make Your Soil Dangerously Acidic? Here’s How to Use Them with ConfidencePine needles are widely misunderstood due to rumors they can wreck soil pH, but how dangerous are they, really? We uncover the comforting reality behind the myth
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What Orchids Need in September – 6 Tasks That Decide Whether You Get Flowers This WinterWinter orchid blooms are made in September. Follow our seasonal checklist to manage temperature cues, inspect roots, and set your plants up for success.
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Transform Your Soil with These 6 Surprising Foodie Scraps – Gourmet Goodness to Boost Next Year’s BedsYou may have heard how coffee grounds and eggshells can boost your soil. But adding these unexpected gourmet food scraps in fall are sure to enrich garden beds for spring plantings
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What to Do With Tomato Plants in September – 7 Easy Tasks to Get the Most Out of Your 'Maters Before the First FrostGet the last batch of fruit from your plants and clean up your veggie patch before the first frost hits. Here's what to do with tomatoes before the season ends.
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This Superseed is a Lifeline for Migrating Birds – Here’s How to Make Sure That Your Backyard is Well StockedPacked with energy and easy-cracking shells, black oil sunflower seeds are the ultimate superfood for birds this fall. Here’s how this superseed can attract migratory and resident birds
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How to Ripen Green Tomatoes Before Frost Hits – Plus the One Trick to SkipFrost is coming, but your vines are still loaded with green tomatoes. Here's how to ripen as many as you can before the clock runs out.
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This Easy DIY Trick Solves 4 Common Lawn Problems at Once – All It Takes Is a Piece of Old Chain-Link FencingAn old fence panel headed for the scrap pile has one more job in it. Turn it into a drag that solves several fall lawn care problems in one afternoon.
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Garden Mythbusters: Does the Pointy End of a Bulb Really Need to Face Up When You Plant It?The "pointy end up" rule has dominated fall bulb planting for generations, but what really happens when it goes in differently? If you don’t know which way is best, this will put you right…
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What Peace Lilies Need in September: 7 Simple Tasks To Do Before the Season TurnsDon't miss out on these care tasks in September. Now is the time to prep your peace lily for fall.
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4 Tasks to Do in September to Prevent Pests Next Spring – and 1 Common Mistake to AvoidA handful of September jobs can knock out overwintering pests before they settle in, but one popular cleanup habit can actually undo the rest.
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Why Vaseline is Your Houseplant’s Best Friend This Fall – 5 Easy Ways to Use Petroleum Jelly to Combat PestsHouseplants coming back inside after a summer outdoors? Here’s why a simple tub of Vaseline could be your best defense for keeping a host of common pests at bay this fall
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6 Smart Ways to Reuse Spent Tomato Vines (That's Not Just Putting Them in Your Compost)Don't chuck those old tomato vines! Try these 6 clever ways to recycle spent plants and give back to your garden.
