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How to protect your plants from fall garden pests

How to protect your plants from fall garden pests

The growing season might be ending, but pest season isn't. Here's how to protect your fall garden from pests like slugs, snails, beetles, and cutworms.
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5 outdoor gardening projects to do in October

5 outdoor gardening projects to do in October

Take advantage of the cooler weather and do these five projects this October.
Horizontal cordon pattern espalier tree

Your complete guide to espaliering: The unique feature perfect for small gardens

Your complete guide to espaliering: The unique feature perfect for small gardens

Want to grow trees in limited space? Try espaliering, a unique and beautiful way to grow trees.
Red and green rubber tree in a gray pot against a white background

How to propagate your own stunning rubber tree plant from a cutting

How to propagate your own stunning rubber tree plant from a cutting

Rubber tree plants are small, indoor trees that are great for desks and windowsills. Here's how to start a rubber tree plant from a cutting.
Purple grapes on a vine

Follow these steps to keep grapes longer in your fridge

Follow these steps to keep grapes longer in your fridge

Avoid sour grapes by following these steps to keep your fruit fresh longer.
A ladybug on a red, yellow, and orange flower

You should never use ladybugs as pest control – this is why

You should never use ladybugs as pest control – this is why

Ladybugs are helpful for gardens but shouldn't be a pest-control solution. This is why.
Pumpkin growing on trellis overhead

You can grow pumpkins vertically – give these methods a try!

You can grow pumpkins vertically – give these methods a try!

Despite their weight, pumpkins can grow vertically. Here's how to get them started for a harvest full of healthy gourds.
Close-up of a red hibiscus flower

The best sprays to keep pests off your delicate hibiscus plants

The best sprays to keep pests off your delicate hibiscus plants

Hibiscus plants can be delicate, so it's important to pick the best pest control spray. Here are our picks.
A dogwood tree with white flowers in a field

How to plant and care for a dogwood tree

How to plant and care for a dogwood tree

Have you always wanted a dogwood tree in your yard? Here's how to make that happen.
A pair of ladybugs on a leaf

Should you use ladybugs as a pest control method?

Should you use ladybugs as a pest control method?

Ladybugs can help you control aphids in your garden. Here's what you need to know about using them as a pest control method.
Brown snail on green fruit

Is Epsom salt good for controlling garden pests?

Is Epsom salt good for controlling garden pests?

Pests love to invade your garden, but a solution is Epsom salt. We discuss why this would be great protection for your garden.
Freshly mowed lawn with a white push mower

Complete guide to red thread lawn disease: How to keep your yard lush and green

Complete guide to red thread lawn disease: How to keep your yard lush and green

Don't let your lawn be susceptible to red thread lawn disease. Learn how to control and treat it.
Grass with dew on it

How often should you water your grass seeds? Here’s what we know

How often should you water your grass seeds? Here’s what we know

Growing grass from seed can be challenging -- don't blow it by watering incorrectly.
A chrysanthemum plant with several round, reddish-pink flowers

Everything you need to know about permethrin garden spray, what it does, and how it helps your garden

Everything you need to know about permethrin garden spray, what it does, and how it helps your garden

What is permethrin garden spray, and what can it do for your plants? We've got the answers to all your questions about this useful garden staple.
Lettuce on a cutting board

Keep your salad fresh all year long – how to harvest lettuce so it keeps growing back

Keep your salad fresh all year long – how to harvest lettuce so it keeps growing back

Lettuce is an easy-to-grow garden staple. Here's how to properly harvest lettuce so it keeps growing back.
Three garlic bulbs with some garlic cloves next to them

What pests does garlic keep away? What you need to know about this natural pest control

What pests does garlic keep away? What you need to know about this natural pest control

Annoyed by the pests in your garden but looking for a natural solution? You'll be surprised how effective a garlic spray can be.
A close up of moss

How to transplant moss – and when you should

How to transplant moss – and when you should

Here's everything you need to know about how to transplant and propagate moss without any worries about browning.
Two cucumbers growing from a vine on the ground, with a yellow flower in front

Is a cucumber a fruit or a vegetable? The answer might surprise you

Is a cucumber a fruit or a vegetable? The answer might surprise you

Most people know by now that tomatoes are technically fruits, but what about cucumbers? Here's what we know about this staple fruit/vegetable.
A pair of ladybugs on a leaf

Will ladybugs eat spider mites? What to know about the cutest natural pest control

Will ladybugs eat spider mites? What to know about the cutest natural pest control

Spider mites can be a super-frustrating pest. Here's what you should know about using ladybugs to get rid of a spider mite infestation.
Pile of bell peppers

Wondering if peppers are fruits or vegetables? We have your answers

Wondering if peppers are fruits or vegetables? We have your answers

If you've ever wondered if peppers are fruits or vegetables, we have the specific answers here in this guide.
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How to make your roses last longer

How to make your roses last longer

How long should your roses last? Find out and learn how keep them alive longer with these tips.
Cupped hands holding soil and little seedling

How to test your new home’s soil to ensure outdoor plants will thrive

How to test your new home’s soil to ensure outdoor plants will thrive

Soil testing is important before you start planting and doubly so when you've just moved. Here's how to do it
White plastic fence around grass

Do you need a fence for your garden? What you need to know before deciding

Do you need a fence for your garden? What you need to know before deciding

Do you need to put up a fence around your garden? What are some factors to consider? We'll walk you through the pros and cons to get you started.
Hand in a brown and white glove holding a pile of Epsom salt next to an evergreen tree

Does Epsom salt kill ants (and is it safe)? Here’s what we’ve found

Does Epsom salt kill ants (and is it safe)? Here’s what we’ve found

Can Epsom salt kill ants, or is that a myth? And is it safe to use in your garden? Here's everything you need to know.
Lavender flowers clustered together

Growing lavender from cuttings: Everything you need to know

Growing lavender from cuttings: Everything you need to know

You want to fill your garden with lavender, but what if you only have one plant? Learn how you can propagate lavender from cuttings.
Compost in brown bag on a floor

How to store compost: Tips and tricks you need to know

How to store compost: Tips and tricks you need to know

Once you’re done with your compost, you may be left wondering what to do with it. We have everything you need to know about storing it.
Clean carrots on a wooden cutting board

How to clean carrots from your garden for a tasty meal

How to clean carrots from your garden for a tasty meal

If you’ve ever wondered how to clean carrots, here are some easy tips for you to follow for the freshest garden goodies!
White squash growing on trellis

Growing squash vertically is easy with these simple tips

Growing squash vertically is easy with these simple tips

Using a vertical garden provides many benefits when you’re growing fruits or vegetables. We discuss if it's the right choice for squash.
Basil plant in pot

How to keep pests away from your delicate basil plants

How to keep pests away from your delicate basil plants

Basil is a wonderful herb, but what isn't so wonderful are pests eating its leaves. We provide handy tips on what to do about it.
A lilac bush on the shore of a lake

A guide for planting lilac bushes, perfect for adding a purple pop to any garden

A guide for planting lilac bushes, perfect for adding a purple pop to any garden

Lilac bushes are a great way to add a purple pop in any garden. Here's how to plant and care for your own.
banana tree with ripe fruit

How and when do bananas reproduce? We have answers to all your questions

How and when do bananas reproduce? We have answers to all your questions

This is everything you need to know about banana reproduction, whether you want to grow your own or are just curious
Several orange miniature roses in a large pot

What you need for a gorgeous indoor rose plant

What you need for a gorgeous indoor rose plant

Roses will grow just as well indoors as long as you take proper care of them. We list the basics of indoor rose care.
Gardener growing some lettuce

How to harvest romaine lettuce you can eat fresh from the garden

How to harvest romaine lettuce you can eat fresh from the garden

Romaine is a delicious and nutritious salad green. After harvesting your romaine lettuce, here's how to regrow it.
Bright red montmorency cherries on a tree

What to consider when planting cherry trees

What to consider when planting cherry trees

Grow your own cherries to make sure you always have fresh fruit on hand. Set your fruit garden up for success with this cherry tree growers guide.
Several ripe red raspberries on a vine

Raspberries are a delicious and tart treat: How to grow them in your garden

Raspberries are a delicious and tart treat: How to grow them in your garden

Raspberries are tasty and easy to care for. Here's how to grow your own raspberries for a perfectly tart spring treat.