-
7 Underused Shrubs and Perennials to Plant in October for Extraordinary Fall Color that Lasts into WinterLooking beyond standard mums and burning bushes for dazzling fall color? These hidden gems bring vibrant foliage, berries, and lasting winter tone and structure to your yard
-
7 Underrated Perennials to Plant in October – For The Gorgeous Fall Color You Never Knew You Were MissingFor many, fall flowers usually mean mums or asters – but there are other blooms that are equally stunning, and you can plant all these fabulous flowering perennials this month
-
What Your Hydrangeas Need in October – 6 Ways to Winterize Plants and Unlock Bigger Blooms Next YearWondering what to do with your hydrangeas as those voluminous summer blooms fade into papery flowerheads? Here’s how to make sure your favorite shrubs are in the best shape for spring
-
8 Popular Plants That Never Flourish in a Terracotta Pot – in Fact, They’re Far More Likely to DieIf you’re growing any of these much-loved container plants in a clay container, it’s high time you gave them a new home.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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
-
10 Best Easy-to-Grow Ornamental Grasses That Add a Professional Polish to Your BackyardLandscaped style, zero guesswork! Find the exact right ornamental grass to solve your yard’s trickiest problems and get a designer look for less.
-
These Black-Eyed Susan Varieties Flower Even Longer than Goldsturm for Bonny Blooms All Through FallEnjoy months more cheery black-eyed Susan flowers with these 7 resilient rudbeckias – and now's a great time to plant them.
-
What Your Lavender Needs in August – These 5 Easy Tasks Keep Your Plants Lush and Multiply Your BloomsLate-summer lavender care directly determines future flowering potential and can even triple next year’s display. Here’s how to keep your plants lush, woody-free, and fragrant year after year
-
8 Perennial Seeds to Scatter in August for a Naturalized Meadow Next YearWhy buy expensive plants in spring when you can scatter seeds now? These 8 resilient perennials thrive on winter cold and fill garden beds effortlessly.
-
What Your Dahlias Need in August – 5 Easy Wins for Massive Blooms That Keep Dazzling Until First FrostYou can supercharge your dahlia display this August with a few quick, high-impact tasks, designed to trigger a fresh wave of vibrant flowers that keep going strong through fall
-
7 Best Fall-Flowering Clematis For Months of Abundant Blooms on Well-Behaved Vines – and One You Should Never PlantIf you don’t have one of these lovely late-season bloomers in your garden, you’re missing a trick. Plant one in August, pronto!
-
These 5 Tough Flowers Bounce Back Beautifully After Summer Heat StressEven drought-tolerant plants are starting to struggle in the continuing heatwave but these perennial beauties are still flourishing with abundant flowers.
-
Need a Quick Summer Gap Filler? This Native Perennial Brightens Your Yard with Months of Gorgeous BloomsIf there's one flowering perennial to quickly fill late summer beds and borders with an abundance of blooms, it's this superstar. Here's how to hit refresh with vibrant color that lasts until fall frosts
Welcome
to
The Club
!
Hi
,
Keep exploring and earning more as a member.
Earn your first
badge
Read 1 article to unlock your first badge.
Keep earning badges
Read 1 article to unlock your first badge.
See what you’ve unlocked.
Explore your membership benefits.
Get Club Access Quick
For the quickest way to join, enter your email below. We'll send a confirmation email and also sign you up to Gardening Know How newsletters with the latest inspiration, expert advice and exclusive offers.
By submitting your information you agree to the
Terms & Conditions
and
Privacy Policy
and are aged 16 or over.
