September Gardening
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The Simple Fall Trick that Ripens the Last Green Tomatoes, FastDon’t miss out on a final crop of tasty tomatoes because there’s an easy way to trick tomato plants into speeding still-green fruit straight to red.
By Emma Kendell
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This Fragrant Long-Blooming Lavender Just Went on Sale and it's the Toughest Variety for any BackyardPlus great gardening deals on planters, privacy screens and one of the most beautiful peonies of all time.
By Emma Kendell
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The Quick September Check Your Lawn Needs if it has Brown or Bare Patches – Or Risk Reseeding in SpringChafer grubs have devastated drought-stressed lawns this year and though easily treated, grass may fail if you miss this crucial September window.
By Emma Kendell
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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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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The Simple Fall Trick that Makes a Christmas Cactus Flower for the HolidaysChristmas cactus blooms are a delightful part of holiday decor, and there’s an easy way to persuade your plant to flower on time.
By Emma Kendell
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This Compact Japanese Maple Tree Just Went on Sale and it's a Year-Round Beauty in Every BackyardPlus great gardening deals on a potting bench, planters, tumbling composter, garden soil and more.
By Emma Kendell
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Forget Mums! These 5 Low Maintenance Container Combos Bring Fresh Curbside Color that Lasts Through FallWhy go for the predictable potted options? If you want easy fall wins for pots, these gorgeous drought-tolerant combinations will dazzle all season long. Move over, mums!
By Teo Spengler
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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.
By Clare Walker
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5 Healing Lawn Care Tasks to Revive and Repair Grass After Summer Heat – Get these Fixes Done Before September EndsThese restorative gardening jobs will fix drought damage and restore strong grass growth before winter, for a lush green lawn next spring.
By Emma Kendell
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This Pretty Houseplant is Fantastic at Killing Fungus Gnats – Yes, ReallyDon’t be fooled by these lovely flowers – this carnivorous plant eats those pesky little houseplant flies that plague us through September.
By Emma Kendell
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DIY a Bug Hotel to Give Beneficial Garden Insects a Home Before Temperatures DropMake an insect shelter that's also a handsome yard feature – 15 inspirational wildlife-friendly ideas that deliver garden style as well as cozy critter accommodation.
By Emma Kendell
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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.
By Emma Kendell
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Deal of the Week: Walmart Just Slashed the Price of This Bestselling Potting MixPlus great gardening deals on a lemon tree, lawn aerator, raised beds and more…
By Emma Kendell
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‘Should I Worry About Leaves Turning White?’ All You Need to Know About Powdery Mildew in SeptemberIf you spot a dusty white powder on foliage, take these simple steps to nurse your plants back to full health.
By Emma Kendell
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How to Plant Hyacinth Bulbs in September for Bowls of Fragrant Christmas FlowersForget scented Christmas candles – force hyacinth bulbs to flower early and naturally fragrance your home this holiday season.
By Emma Kendell
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What Backyard Birds Need in September – 6 Easy Ways to Help Them Through FallKeep wild birds flying high by making your backyard a reliable source of food, fresh water, and shelter as natural resources begin to change.
By Teo Spengler
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9 Landscape-Design Ideas to Make Your Garden Feel Cooler in High Summer HeatFrom adding dappled shade and trickling water to layering up lush planting and misting the patio, these designer ideas will turn your garden into a much more comfortable space.
By Sarah Wilson

