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Want to Grow More Trees and Shrubs for Free? Collect These 7 Seeds Now to Plant in Spring
Grow more of your favorite trees and shrubs for free by collecting seeds now to sow next spring. Here are the 7 best species to collect.
By Teo Spengler
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5 Best Ways To Get Rid Of Leaves Without A Rake – Quickest & Easiest Leaf Clean Up Methods To Try This Fall
Don't hurt your back raking leaves this year. Try a tree expert's favorite leaf clean up methods and hang up the rake for good.
By Teo Spengler
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I Expanded My Garden for Free – and Gifted Tons of Plants to Friends and Family With One Simple Gardening Technique
Dividing plants is a great way to expand your garden for free and also a perfect way to share your bounty with others.
By Amy Grant
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Why Wait for Spring? Plant These 13 Cold-Frame Crops in Fall for an Early Harvest
Keep the party growing by planting cold season crops in a cold frame this fall.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Should You Leave the Leaves This Fall? Why Leaf Litter Could Actually Help Your Yard (And When to Bag It Up)
Before you grab your rake for the big fall cleanup, read this: you might find it’s better for your garden to leave the leaves. Here’s how to get leaf litter working for you
By Teo Spengler
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When Should You Mulch in Fall – and How to Do It Right for a Healthier Garden Next Year
Autumn is a great time to mulch, but it can be detrimental for certain plants. Explore these fall mulching tips to keep plants happy.
By Amy Grant
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Last Call for More Plants: Divide and Move These 11 Perennials in Fall Before It Gets Too Cold
Fall is the perfect time to divide and transplant most perennials. Don't let it pass you by.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Using a Leaf Blower Too Early Doesn't Just Bother Neighbors, It May Be Against the Law – Here's How to Avoid Trouble
Be a kind and courteous this fall. Don't blow leaves outside of these hours to keep neighbors happy and keep yourself out of trouble.
By Teo Spengler
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I Bought One Lawn Tool From This Battery-Powered Brand & Ended Up Replacing My Whole Toolkit
I used to dread taking care of my yard, until I discovered this one battery-powered brand. Find out why I ditched my old tools and switched to Greenworks.
By Allie Kerkhoff
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This Storage Container Keeps My Harvested Seeds Organized for Easy Planting Next Year - and it's only $8.50
Collecting and storing seeds properly will help you get a head start on next year's garden. Check out this great seed storage solution I have been using!
By Kathleen Walters
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5 Bird Feeder Cameras Every Garden Needs in 2026 (and Why Birds Love Them)
Say hello to the smart gardening gadget taking over our social feeds and transforming our yards into luxury bird hotels…
By Kayleigh Dray
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NPK Demystified – Here's What the Numbers on Your Fertilizer Really Mean
NPK refers to the three macronutrients all plants need: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. Learn all about NPK in fertilizer here.
By Tyler Schuster
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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
By Janey Goulding
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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.
By Tyler Schuster
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3 Types of Plants You Need to Fertilize This Fall for Strong, Healthy Growth Next Year
If you do nothing else in your garden this fall, make sure you fertilize these three types of plants. Learn which ones need a boost and what to feed them.
By Laura Walters
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2 Garden Jobs You Can't Skip Before September Ends (and 1 You Can Leave Until Spring)
A couple of quick garden jobs will set you up for a brilliant spring, but one task is better left alone until next year…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Slow It Down: The Lazy Gardener’s Guide to Fall Cleanup Will Benefit You, Your Garden, and Local Wildlife
Chill out and leave some of those fall cleanup tasks off of your to-do list this year. Find out how taking a break is beneficial to your garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis

