A garden that receives indirect sunlight can be the ideal setting for many colorful shade-tolerant plants. Texture and contrast are also key to any shady spot.
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This vining plant produces decadent white blooms in summer -- a clue to get your pruning shears ready. By the end of September, it'll be ready for a big chop.
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This hybrid produces dazzling speckled blooms that will put your neighbor's ordinary chrysanthemums to shame. Plus, it thrives in wet and shady conditions.
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Tire ruts and potholes are a common issue with gravel driveways. With a wood pallet, a riding mower, and a few scrap materials, you can easily plow it smooth.
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Manually removing weeds with a claw or hoe is effective but not with every weed. These types of unwanted plants are too aggressive and need a stronger solution.
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While it's broadly true that most flowering plants benefit from deadheading, some require it to stay healthy or produce an abundant display worthy of a vase.
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Plenty of perennials can be safely planted in your garden in September, like deciduous trees or spring bulbs, but not this kind (they may not make it).
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Wood mulch rots, but gravel releases moisture. This grainy, fine-crushed alternative makes an ideal long-lasting mulch for natural, water-conscious gardens.
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Watering a densely planted circular garden can mean wrestling a hose through foliage, but one tool offers an easy way to reach plants from outside the bed.
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A hose left lying on the lawn looks lazy and wears out faster. This wall-mounted bin from IKEA can actually function as cleverly hidden garden hose storage.
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With a moniker this cute, the flowers better deliver. Luckily, these tiny blooms are as adorable as the name, with a look that keeps fall gardens interesting.
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Bored with the usual fall annuals like chrysanthemums and poinsettias? Plant some of the many long-blooming and re-blooming cultivars of this vibrant perennial.
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Instead of grabbing last-minute chrysanthemums, plan ahead with this mounding annual that produces fuzzy pom-pom blooms and mosquito-kicking compounds.
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Aerating your lawn allows water and nutrients to reach the soil more effectively, but before getting started, take a closer look at your grass.
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With a teapot and a few dinner plates, you can create a stylish and functional bird bath. This DIY only requires a few materials and the design is customizable.
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Once you get your soil test results, you'll know exactly what your soil is lacking and therefore needs. But fall isn't the best time to add these two nutrients.
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Marigolds require lots of sunlight, but this similarly sunny-looking flower does just fine with a bit of shade and turns your garden into an autumnal paradise.
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A moss-covered driveway is a slip hazard, while moss can compromise the integrity of your roof. Remove the moss with the help of this affordable Amazon tool.
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Mums are timeless, but why not switch it up this year? This ornamental variety of a popular kitchen staple will provide a beautiful and unexpected pop of color.
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This California native blooms purple clusters from late spring till the end of summer. It's drought tolerant, and pollinators enjoy its nectar-filled centers.
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When installed in an incorrect way or to deal with the wrong type of problem, French drains can worsen the original issue and even cause extra damage.
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A simple homemade potting mix offers gardeners an affordable alternative to a familiar growing medium while providing moisture retention and drainage.
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You come across all sorts of ridiculous things online, including gardening hacks. From building a koi pond to killing weeds, avoid these AI hacks at all cost.
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Montanoa grandiflora—the daisy tree—blooms in October, delivering late-season height, structure, and striking floral impact when autumn gardens fade.
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Traditional privacy fences are popular for a reason but if you're worried about making your yard feel too enclosed, this great Amazon find could be the answer.
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When you grow this herb near fruit trees, let it flower so that it can attract pollinators, plus the beneficial insects that can provide natural pest control.
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Weeds between concrete cracks can feel impossible to remove, but this adjustable tool may be the exact solution you're looking for to keep your yard weed-free.
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