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What Dahlias Need in October: 6 Easy Tasks for Plenty More Blooms and Winter-Ready TubersDon’t get too dazzled by this season’s fabulous show of dahlia flowers because you need to start preparing tubers for winter to enjoy even bigger blooms next year.
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What to Do With Geraniums in October – 6 Easy Tasks to Extend Blooms and Save Plants for Next YearFrost may be approaching, but your favorite geraniums don’t have to be finished. Now is the time to choose an overwintering strategy.
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8 Fling-and-Forget Seeds to Scatter in Fall for Flowers that Grow Themselves – it’s Practically Magic!Cast the seed of these garden beauties in October and let nature do all the hard work for you, bringing masses of blooms next spring and summer.
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7 Perennials To Avoid Planting This Fall – They're In Every Garden Center But Can Cause Serious IssuesPretty, popular, and way more trouble than they're worth? Consider these perennials a no-go zone...
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6 Surefire Flowers to Plant in October for Stronger Growth and a Garden Brimming With Blooms Next SummerFar better planted in fall, these must-have garden favorites will fill your yard with flowers for years to come.
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Meet The Lavender Dupe That's Still Blooming In September – It Smells Amazing And Pollinators Love It!Lavender never really looks its best come fall, but there's one fragrant lookalike that promises to keep on blooming...
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7 Low-Maintenance Fall Flowers That Look Spectacular With Barely Any EffortThese easy-growing beauties mean you can relax this fall and still have a thriving garden. Take a break!
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What to Do With Hellebores in Fall to Ensure Elegant Winter Blooms – 5 Easy Tasks to Check Off Your List in SeptemberMake sure you do these simple tasks before the first frost to ensure your hellebores are full of lovely late winter and early spring blooms.
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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 Cheery Flower I’m Planting Now for Months of Blooms to Ward Off Winter BluesTucked into porch planters, hanging baskets and border fronts in September, this richly-colored flower will brighten up the shortening days to come, blooming from fall to spring.
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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.
