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Why Are My Dahlia Flowers Fading in September? Fixing Late-Season Bloom DropAre your dahlias losing their zing long before the first frost? It doesn't have to be this way! Here's how to keep them blooming strong all summer long.
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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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Every Garden Needs One Plant That Smells Better At Night – 7 Fragrant Choices for Dreamy Evenings on the PatioAdd ambience and aroma to your evening plans on the patio with these fragrant plants that smell even better at night than they do during the day.
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I’m Making Rose Salt From Garden-Grown Petals – it’s My Secret Ingredient When I Bake the Best Brownies in TownMaking rose salt takes moments and tastes amazing, adding a sweet-and-savoury hit that raises recipes to new levels.
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What a Christmas Cactus Needs in September for the Most Gorgeous Holiday Flowers – 6 Tasks That Decide Whether It BloomsWant Christmas cactus flowers this holiday season? September is when to start. Make sure to do these important things or you could be left without blooms.
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10 Flower-Forever Versions of Your Favourite Annual Blooms – Plant Once, Enjoy for YearsFrom sunflowers to sweet peas, cosmos to foxgloves, save yourself the cost and effort of replanting every year with a perennial alternative.
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Plant These 6 Bulbs in September for Enchanting Flowers that Appear Like Magic Through FallMost fall planting feels like an investment in next spring, but if you plant these fast-acting bulbs, corms and tubers in early September, you’re in for a delightful showing of brilliant color in weeks
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These 7 Flower Seeds to Sow in Fall Are the Best Investment You'll Make for Next Year's GardenFor the cost of a few packets of seeds, you can enjoy strong plants that produce drifts of flowers from late spring through summer.
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Boost Patio Containers with Tomato Feed to Encourage a Last Flush of FlowersPlants in pots have had a marathon of a summer, so a nutritious boost in August or early September will keep them flowering for an extra few weeks.
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Every Garden Needs One Plant That Makes A Border Look Expensive – These 6 Add Wow Factor With Almost No EffortElevate your borders from ordinary to extraordinary without breaking a sweat or forking out a fortune. These statement plants deliver instant curb appeal and designer elegance without the hassle
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What Japanese Maple Trees Need in August If You Want Brilliant Fall ColorYour Japanese Maple's fall display starts long before the leaves begin to change – and these three August tasks can make all the difference.
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Plant Matchmaker: This Romantic Prairie Pairing Bridges Summer and Fall in Shimmering Waves of ColorConeflowers and sea holly are a match made in prairie planting heaven, mixing soft blooms and sculptural seedheads for a lasting display from summer into fall.
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This Striking Prairie Native Is Quietly Replacing Mediterranean Plants – It's Hardier and Wildlife-FriendlyEveryone tells us to look to the Mediterranean for drought-tolerant plants, but lavender and salvia have got nothing on this native hero...
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What Ferns Need in August: 5 Easy Tasks to Keep Them Lush and Beautiful Instead of Turning Brown and CrispyFerns can struggle in the heat of late summer. Keep them looking fresh with these tips.
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Why Are My Hosta Leaves Turning Brown? How to Read the Damage and Fix It FastBrown hosta leaves making your landscaping look rough? Find out the cause and fix it before it's too late.
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Cut Back These 8 Tired Perennials Before August Ends – And You’ll Get An Extra Flush of Blooms This YearBeds and borders looking weary? Don't let them go to seed. Cutting back these key perennials before the end of August can trigger one more vibrant bloom display before winter
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