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Muscari Seed Planting: Grow Grape Hyacinth Seeds for Spring Displays that Cost Less
Dreaming of a spring garden bursting with grape hyacinths? Muscari seeds offer a thrifty way to grow those cheery blooms. Here’s how to grow grape hyacinth seeds
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11 Perennials to Plant in October for a Garden Bursting with Color and Year-Round Interest in 2026
If you want a beautiful garden in 2026, you need to put the work in this fall. Plant these perennials now, then, and reap the rewards later…
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Don’t Let First Frost Get The Better Of These 9 Plants – Bring Them Indoors Before It’s Too Late!
Once you get to fall, it may only take one frosty night to wreak havoc. If you want to protect plants from frost, bring these 9 half-hardies, perennials and tenders indoors
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Spider Season in the Pacific Northwest Is No Joke – But This All-Natural Spray Keeps My Home Free of Creepy Crawlies
Keep unwanted arachnids out of your home with this cheap, safe, and effective spray.
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How to Plant a Bulb Trifle for Some Rachel Green-Inspired Magic Come Spring
All together now, Friends fans? You’re not supposed to put beef in the trifle!
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Try These 5 Ferns in Hanging Baskets and Fern Companions for High Impact All Year Round
You’ll create instant drama and big impact with these stunning ferns in hanging baskets – plus, some high flying fern companions to brighten up quiet corners and shady spots
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Christmas Cactus Light Requirements Explained: When to Put Plants in the Dark to Trigger Holiday Blooms
Learn the simple rules for giving Christmas cacti the right balance of light and dark, to ensure you get those spectacular flowers in time for the holidays.
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10 Vegetables to Plant in October for Easy Crops and a Bumper Harvest
You’ll have a glut of vegetables come spring if you sow these crops in your kitchen garden this October…
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7 Evergreen Cuttings to Take in Fall for a Vibrant and Varied Four-Season Garden
Want to add extra dimensions to existing evergreens or create a new evergreen screen or privacy border? Take these evergreen cuttings in fall for a free boost to year-round shrubs
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2 Tasks to Do Now for Spectacular Hydrangeas Next Summer – Plus, 1 Chore to Leave Until Spring
Want your hydrangeas to wow everyone next summer? A little fall attention can make all the difference. Here's what to do (and not do) now before winter arrives.
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What Do Raccoons Eat? (And How Not to Feed Them by Accident)
Wondering what raccoons eat? Learn their wild and urban diets, why feeding them is bad, and how to keep these pests out of your yard.
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8 Native Flowers to Sow in October for Effortless Color and Happy Pollinators
Fall might feel like gardening season's big finale, but it's actually the perfect time to sow these native flower seeds...
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Supercharge Your Soil: 6 Ways to Amend Soil in the Fall for the Ultimate Spring Garden
Autumn is a great time to assess soil health, top up any nutrients lost, give it a helping hand and get it ready for another busy gardening year. Here's how to amend soil in fall
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Is Rice Water the Secret to Stronger Plants? Expert Digs Into Different Cooking Waters & Reveals Which Is Best for a Boost of Nutrients
You could be tossing the key to healthier plants down the drain. Find out how to use rice water and other cooking waters to give your plants a boost.
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8 Hardy Herbs to Plant in Fall for Fuss-Free Fragrance and Flavor
In the mood for some easy breezy edible plants? These low-maintenance herbs are guaranteed to pack a punch this fall…
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Homemade Deer Repellent: 3 Simple Spray Recipes to Keep Plants Safe From Hungry Wildlife
Keep greedy grazers away from precious plants with one of these easy and effective homemade deer repellent recipes.
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Types of Garlic Explained: Best Hardneck, Softneck and Elephant Varieties to Grow
With so many garlic varieties available to grow, how do you know where to start? Compare different types for your needs and climate with our expert guide.
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Plant These 8 Squirrel-Resistant Bulbs So Those Furry Rascals Leave Your Garden Alone
Squirrels making a mess of your bulb beds? These squirrel-resistant bulbs are tough nuts they won’t touch. Plant these for spring color without raiding rodents.
