How To Store Your Butternut Squash So It Lasts Through The Winter
If you've been growing butternut squash this year, you don't need to eat it all right after harvesting it. Here's how to cure and store the winter squash.
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11 Herbs To Avoid Pruning In The Fall (And What To Do Instead)
The main reason for not pruning certain popular herbs in fall is that it reduces their winter hardiness. Aim for spring trimming or summer deadheading instead.
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Gardeners Are Reusing Their Plastic Containers To Beat The Freeze
To combat the cold, repurpose plastic containers to protect not only your garden but the environment. The process is simple, even if you’re new to gardening.
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The Best Type Of Pumpkin To Grow For Seed Saving
Pumpkins comes in so many delightful shapes, sizes, and colors, but if you're looking for a variety to grow year after year, one type of pumpkin reigns supreme.
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How To Know When It's Officially Too Late To Plant Anything In The Fall
While fall is the perfect time to plant many trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs, you do want to be aware of when it's too late to plant anything in your yard.
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The Very Best Way To Prune Pumpkin Plant Vines
You may not think of pumpkins as a plant to be pruned, but following this process can help you get the biggest pumpkins while keeping your plants healthy.
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Keep Your Cilantro Thriving: The Tip You Need To Protect This Tender Plant From Frost
Cilantro can be finicky. It bolts in hot weather and wilts after a hard frost. To keep the herb thriving, employ this simple tip to protect it from freezing.
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The Easy Way To Divide Thyme Plants For An Endless Supply
For an endless supply of thyme, propagate the plant by dividing it, though doing it wrong could damage your plant's health. Here's what to do and not do.
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How To Help Your Pepper Plants Survive Winter So They Thrive Come Spring
Although grown as annuals in many parts of the U.S., pepper plants are actually perennials and can be overwintered so they get off to a good start in spring.
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Add Amazing Fall Color To Your Yard With This Stunning Fruit-Producing Perennial
For a yard full of fall colors, don't just look to foliage to fill your need. Perennials that produce fruit can also be a great source of autumn color.
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How To Prep Your Oregano Plants For Winter So They Come Back Thriving In Spring
Oregano plants are typically hardy down to zone 4, but no matter how cold your region is, you can keep them alive until spring with these winter prep tips.
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What Happens To Pumpkin Plants When You Add Banana Peels
Pumpkin plants need lots of food to grow large, bright orange fruit. Find out if banana peels near your pumpkins will help or if there are better options.
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How To Prepare Your Sage Plants For Winter To Ensure They Thrive Next Spring
Do you want your sage plants to stay healthy till next spring? Learn the simple steps to get them winter-ready so they thrive when the warm weather returns.
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Warning Signs That Your Plants Aren't Getting Enough Calcium
If some of your plants are not looking as healthy as they should, you might want to familiarize yourself with the symptoms associated with a calcium deficiency.
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7 Clever DIY Ideas That'll Protect Your Plants From Frost
In many zones, it's necessary to protect late-season or overwintering plants from frost. Any of these 7 DIYs could work for you depending on your garden's size.
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When And How To Use Pine Needles In Your Yard And Garden
When pine needles fall all over your lawn in the autumn, you don't have to haul them away. Here are some surprising uses for those pine needles in your yard.
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Successfully Transplant A Pomegranate Outdoors Without Damaging It
Transplanting a pomegranate tree from a pot to the ground must be done properly to help the tree bear fruit. Here's how to keep the tree strong and healthy.
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The Garden Trend To Embrace In 2026 That's Perfect For Small Spaces
Not everyone has a massive outdoor space to work with, but this trend allows you to make the most of a small courtyard, patio, or even balcony.
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Cover These 14 Veggies In October Before Cold Weather Destroys Your Harvest
By October, most garden vegetables are ready for harvest (or nearly so). To protect your plants at the end of the season, cover these more frost-tender edibles.
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How To Protect Outdoor Plants From Frost, Step By Step
As cold weather approaches, plants are vulnerable to frost. However, careful planning, preparing plants correctly, and insulating fragile ones can protect them.
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The Low-Maintenance Veggie That Grows Perfectly In Your Kitchen Throughout Winter
If you’re craving fresh greens during the winter, make room in your kitchen window garden for this undemanding veggie that is cheap, prolific, and easy to grow.
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The Common Garden Vegetable You Can Actually Grow Indoors In The Winter
In winter, don’t settle for canned, dried, or preserved bounty from your summer garden. Instead, pick this fresh vegetable for dinner that you grew indoors.
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Set Your Herb Garden Up For Success With One Addition To The Soil
A landscaping material commonly used on paths and driveways also happens to be the best addition to herb garden soil for growing bushier, more flavorful plants.
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Is October Too Late To Plant A Pomegranate Tree? Here's What To Know
If you've always wanted to grow a pomegranate tree, you might be unsure whether it can be planted in October. The good news is it can, depending on your zone.
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12 Herbs That Are Easy For Even The Most Forgetful People To Grow
Just because you don't keep your plants top of mind, doesn't mean you can't grow them. Many herbs practically thrive on neglect, making them foolproof options.
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The World Record For Largest Green Squash Has Been Broken. Meet The Man Who Grew It
Fall harvests bring fruits and vegetables of all shapes and sizes. While fresh produce is delicious, most won't be as filling as one Rhode Island farmer's.
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Can Storing Plants In Your Garage Help Protect Against Frost Damage?
In places with frigid winters—think Maine, Minnesota, Montana—frost damage will kill your outdoor potted plants. But what if you store them in your garage?
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