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Why You Should Buy Perennial Mums Instead of Annuals (and Where to Find Them)
"Show mums" are a cold-hardy, late-season perennial showstopper in your garden that won't die off in the winter.
Now Is the Time to Buy Spring-Blooming Bulbs
It's that time of year: You need to get your fall-planted, spring-blooming bulb orders in now.
How to Keep Ceramic Flower Pots From Cracking in the Winter
All of that expensive outdoor pottery can absorb moisture, leading to cracks and breaks.
All the Seeds I'm Sowing in September
It's the last round of seed sowing for the year.
Three Tips for Faster Indoor Plant Propagation
As we move indoors for the fall and winter, save money by quickly propagating your own plants.
All the Gardening Tasks You Should Do in September
Be deliberate about harvesting and cleaning at the same time—it'll prevent viruses and fungi next year.
It's Not Too Late to Grow These Ground Covers Before Fall
Take a look around your yard—all that exposed dirt is a beacon for erosion and weeds.
Six Fast-Spreading Plants You Should Get Rid of Now
There are a lot of garden "spreaders" that are dropping seeds soon, and if you don't do some manual thinning now, next year is going to be bad.
It's Time to Reseed (or Overseed) Your Lawn
If your lawn isn't living up to your dreams of a green utopia, the time to fix it is now.
Now Is the Time to Plant Rose Bushes (and There Are More Varieties Than You Realize)
New rose varieties are stunning, and the time to plant them is now.
It's Time to Order Compost and Mulch
Top-dressing your garden with compost and mulch for fall is a necessary step.
Grow Next Year's Annuals From the Cuttings of This Year's Plants
By propagating flower starts from cuttings, you can selectively grow only the best plants for your yard.
How to Protect Your Garden From a Heatwave
Put away the umbrellas, and put these longterm plans into place to protect your garden from a warming planet.
Trade Your Annual Zinnias in for These Stunning Perennial Coneflowers
Get the same color, height, and shape as annual zinnias by planting these perennial coneflowers instead.
Why You Should Plant Before a Rainstorm
Use overcast days and rain to help ease the transition and encourage germination.
How to Tell When Corn and Watermelon Are Ready to Be Picked
These two crops vex gardeners every year. How do you know when to pick that watermelon so it's perfectly ripe? When is corn ready to picked?
Sow These Biennials Now for Beautiful Blooms Next Year
Now is the time to grow these from seed so you can get them into the ground before winter.
You Can Use Nasturtiums to Make Jam, Sushi, and More
These citrus-colored flowers don't just easily fill a space, brighten up the joint and save your other plants from aphids. They're also delicious.
The Five Tools Every Gardener Needs
There are all kinds of fancy tools that I love, and then there are the basic tools that I use just about every day.