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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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Pair These 2 Bold Perennials for an Easy Late-Season Border That Looks Professionally DesignedHot orange heleniums and cool blue globe thistles make an irresistible fire-and-ice pairing packed with color and interest.
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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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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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This Pretty Perennial Is The Perfect Swap For Dahlias – It Blooms Into Late Fall, and Pollinators Love ItI love those dramatic blooms as much as the next person, but this dahlia swap flowers longer, attracts more bees, and steals the show every single fall.
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10 Foolproof Plants that are Far Cheaper in Fall – Fill Up Your Yard for Years of Beautiful BloomsThe smart gardener’s secret to next year’s spectacular summer border starts now with end-of-season bargains and brilliant bare root perennials to plant in fall.
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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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7 Stunning Flowers You've Never Heard Of – And September Is the Perfect Time to Plant ThemThese underrated beauties are well worth adding to your garden this month!
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The 5-Minute Job Your Roses Need In September for More Blooms Next Spring – But Avoid This MistakeWant bigger, better, brighter roses? Then you need to put the work in this September, stat.
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What to Do With Geraniums in September – 4 Easy Tasks to Help Plants Survive & Thrive Again Next SummerHelp geraniums survive winter and thrive in your garden again next summer by checking these simple tasks off your to-do list in September.
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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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Don't Cut Back These 5 Perennials Too Soon! They Add Multi-Season Interest, If You Leave Them Alone in FallNot pruning these perennials actually makes your garden look better. Drop your pruners and wait until spring to keep your garden interesting all fall and winter.
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Must-Have Plants That Will Be Twice the Price Come Spring – Add Them to Your Yard Now and Save Yourself a FortuneThese essential plants are often discounted as summer draws to a close so get them into your garden, pronto, while they're still on sale.
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Want The Biggest Blooms Next Summer? Plant These 6 Perennials This SeptemberDon't wait until spring to plan next year's flower garden. Plant these six perennials now and give them a head start on spectacular summer blooms.
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Plant These $1 Bulbs in Your Lawn Now For Drifts of Pretty Fall FlowersGet these fast-growing crocus bulbs into the ground in September and enjoy lavender-hued blooms in a few weeks.
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Fill Patio Pots with Vibrant Plants that Last from Fall into Winter for a Wonderfully Colorful Cool-Season DisplayPlant these easy-to-grow cold-hardy plants in September to keep your yard planters full of color for months to come.
