11 Perennials To Plant In October To Attract Hummingbirds In The Spring
Beautiful spring gardens don't begin when the weather starts to warm. You can start many early blooms to attract hummingbirds during the cool days of October.
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Hummingbirds And Butterflies Love This Edible Flowering Plant
This flowering plant not only attracts beneficial pollinators to your garden, it also produces an edible bean humans can enjoy after flowering.
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13 Fast-Growing Roses You'll Want To Add To Your Flower Bed
Choose fast-growing roses if you want to cover a trellis near a patio for privacy or create a waterfall of blooms over a rock wall quickly and with little fuss.
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12 Perennial Plants You Should Avoid Planting In The Fall
While most perennials will adorn a garden for many years, planting some species in the fall will dramatically shorten their lives. They may not survive winter.
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The Trumpet-Shaped Perennial To Plant In The Fall For Beautiful Spring Blooms
If you want a treat for your snow-weary eyes and attract pollinators like hummingbirds, then plant this perennial in the fall for striking blooms come spring.
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Don't Wait To Plant This Classic Flower- October Is Ideal For Stunning Spring Blooms
Even in colder zones, planting certain species in October can benefit them in a big way. Plant this classic, easy-to-grow species for blooms this spring.
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The Key To Preventing Snails From Invading Your Garden
For being such tiny creatures, snails can do a large amount of damage to your garden and landscape. Luckily, there are steps you can take to deter them.
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Protect Your Roses From Frost With These Helpful Tips
Keep your favorite rose bushes, whether potted or in-ground, thriving through chilly winter weather with these simple and effective frost protection measures.
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16 Companions To Plant And Grow With Dusty Miller
Help your dusty millers thrive by growing them alongside companion plants that offer various benefits, from attracting pollinators to fixing nitrogen in soil.
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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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20 Common Plants That Should Only Ever Be Grown In Pots Or Containers
To prevent aggressively growing plants with gorgeous flowers from taking over your garden, a better option is to only grow them in pots to contain their growth.
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Plant This Native Flower In The Fall For Delicate Color And More Pollinators In Spring
Some flowers need time to establish before blooming in spring. Discover which flower you should plant in the fall for some serious springtime rewards.
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Are Artificial Mums A Suitable Alternative For The Real Thing?
Are you wondering if faux chrysanthemums can truly match the charm and appeal of living blooms in your seasonal displays? Well, we've got the answer for you.
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The Red Blooming Flower That'll Fill Your Garden With Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds are drawn to flowers that are red and tubular. This beautiful flower fits the bill nicely, drawing in hummingbirds and beautifying your garden.
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Gardener Warns: 'Be Careful With This One' — Native Plant Can Take Over Without Control
Heed the advice of a professional garden coach if you want to ensure that this native plant across the central and eastern U.S. won’t take over your garden.
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The Surprising Container You Can Plant Bulbs In For Gorgeous Spring Blooms
There's a container that you can easily repurpose this fall to have plenty of extra bulb planting space and a springtime garden filled with beautiful flowers.
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Your Fall Garden To-Do List By Growing Zone
Different zones call for different care. Whether you need to start winterizing early in Zone 2, or can enjoy a fall garden in Zone 10, here's your to-do list.
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How To Winterize Your Calla Lily Plants (Both Indoors & Outdoors) To Enjoy Blooms For Years To Come
Make sure your calla lilies' striking, trumpet-shaped blooms return next season by preparing them for winter. How to do so depends on your climate.
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How To Prepare Pansies For Winter
Pansies can provide blooms throughout the dreary winter months, however, they need a little prep before the cold sets in to last until spring.
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Care For Black-Eyed Susans In The Fall For Bigger And Better Blooms Next Year
Black-eyed Susans are stunning perennials that add so much charm to your garden. Here's what to do in the fall to ensure you're rewarded with lots of blooms.
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The Beautiful Illinois Flower Saved From The Brink Of Extinction
This Illinois flower almost went extinct recently because of invasive plants taking over its habitat. Here is how conservation efforts saved it from the brink.
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The Easy Living Room Upgrade That Instantly Elevates Your Home Decor
It's a small, simple change, but this effortless addition will bring color, warmth, and life to elevate the aesthetics and mood of any living room design.
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What Gray Mold On Flowers Really Means (And How To Fix It)
If you're walking through your flower bed and notice some discoloration on your plants, it could be gray mold. Deal with it quickly to prevent its spread.
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Will Coneflowers Survive A Harsh Frost? Here's What You Should Know
Coneflowers' resilience through harsh frost depends on a few factors, so proper maintenance and care are integral to supporting them in winter.
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How To Turn Your Garden Into A Certified Wildlife Habitat (And Why You'd Want To)
If you've embraced a more sustainable approach to gardening, you might want to consider turning your yard into a certified wildlife habitat.
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It's Official - This Is The 2026 Plant Of The Year
If you're searching for some new plants to add to your garden for both vibrancy and wildlife value, take a look at the 2026 Plant Of The Year.
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How To Make Your Coneflowers Last Literal Decades In Your Garden
While coneflowers are technically short-lived perennials, the same species can last in your garden for decades, using the proper technique at the season's end.
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