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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreTo 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.
Read MorePumpkins 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.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreYou 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.
Read MoreCilantro 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.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreAlthough 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.
Read MoreFor 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.
Read MoreOregano 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.
Read MorePumpkin 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.
Read MoreDo 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreWhen 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.
Read MoreTransplanting 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.
Read MoreNot 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.
Read MoreBy 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.
Read MoreAs cold weather approaches, plants are vulnerable to frost. However, careful planning, preparing plants correctly, and insulating fragile ones can protect them.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreIn 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreJust 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.
Read MoreFall 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.
Read MoreIn 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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